Assistant Director of Admissions - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


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Location: Bedford, MA Category: Full-time Staff Posted On: Thu Jul 24 2025 Job Description:

Title: Assistant Director of Admissions

Unit: MCCC Grade 6, Admissions Coordinator

Department: Admissions and Student Recruitment

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Admissions

Date: July 24, 2025

General Summary: As a member of the Admissions Department, this creative and knowledgeable individual will assist in the planning, development and implementation of the college-wide recruitment and admissions programs. This individual will also actively contribute the activities of the department that promote a commitment to access and student success for our diverse student body.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit prospective students by representing the college at primary, secondary and alternative schools, college nights, career fairs, businesses, community events, etc. both on and off-campus. This will include conducting campus tours
• Market the college in accordance with the annual, college-wide recruitment plan
• Work collaboratively with academic program coordinators to coordinate, plan and implement targeted recruitment activities for individual academic programs
• Evaluates applications of prospective students for selective health programs and dual enrollment students
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement admission policy and standards
• Coordinate and implement targeted recruitment activities for special populations
• Engage in outreach and communication efforts with students to support college-wide student success, retention and completion efforts relative to the assigned programs. Communication methods can include in person, phone and virtual meetings
• Use available technology such as SCT Banner, Target X CRM/Salesforce, Argos and Helio campus reporting tools for the analysis of and outreach to prospective students
• Assist with the review of Multiple Measures and Guided Self Placement assessment for new students as needed to support the Student Assessment Center and advise students on placement procedures
• Work as a part of an Enrollment Services team to provide excellent enrollment services to students
• Coordinate engagement and retention efforts through campus wide events and collaboration across various departments
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding the college's enrollment process to prospective students, their families and the local community
• Participate in one or more college advisory boards, including but not limited to those relative to programs within assigned division or programs
• Performs other related duties as required

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Liberal Arts, or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training involving college admissions, transfer credit evaluation, or academic counseling/advisement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to shift priorities and tasks as needed
• Team player who can also work independently
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria
• Availability to work days, evenings & occasional weekends
• A clear understanding of DEIB initiatives as relates to community college student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual, Spanish, or Khmer language fluency is a plus
• Experience working in an Admissions Office in a community college and/or 4-year public institution
• Experience using a SIS or CRM to help track and outreach students through the recruitment and application stages

Salary Range: $77,358 is the starting salary for a grade 06 position with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Bedford campus with travel to Lowell

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This position will be eligible for a maximum of one day of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.

Expected Start Date: October 2025

Application Deadline: August 14, 2025

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