Associate Director of Admissions

The University of Maryland School of Social Work has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of School Admissions to join their team.  The Associate Director of Admissions manages admissions operations and directs administrative efforts to meet the recruitment goals of the School of Social Work’s strategic plan. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment. This position requires flexibility with work hours due to evening/weekend/travel recruitment responsibilities.

The School of Social Work is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a key member of a strategic enrollment management team which, in consultation with the Dean, evaluates enrollment trends, sets enrollment goals, and develops recruitment and retention strategies.
• Collaborates with administration and faculty to develop a marketing and geographical recruitment strategy to generate a diverse applicant pool and enroll a diverse and academically strong student body. This strategy includes working with the communications team on advertising, web development and social media, as well as implementing information sessions and attending graduate fairs.
• Relationship building with institutional partners whose undergraduates or workforce are suited for the program being recruited for.
• Supervises the admissions staff, and manages work study students and alumni volunteers, including training and performance evaluation to ensure best practices.
• Executes the final admission decisions on evaluated applicant files and identifies potential scholarship awardees for the School’s scholarship committee.
• Interacts with prospective students by phone, email and in-person.
• Supports and enhances a sense of belonging and success of students from traditionally marginalized populations.
• Creates a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to achieve program’s goals. Oversees the recruitment, performance, and training of team members and continually reviews strengths and weaknesses of staff to maintain a well-trained, highly involved, and motivated team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years spent progressively building a background in admissions/registration activities. Experience in working with students in an academic setting.
Supervisory Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience directly supervising staff.
Other: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of admissions requirements and is able to fulfill the position in compliance with all requirements/regulations/laws. Knowledge of student information management systems and databases as they relate to the admissions process.
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.  Ability to gather and compile complex data and modify reports for multiple audiences.
• Employs anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse populations and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Strengthens the School of Social Work’s climate for diversity, equity & inclusion.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the $80,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.