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Assistant Director of Admissions

Commonwealth University

Campus, IL

$54.98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 hours ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Number S369 Classification Title State University Administrator 2 Working Title Assistant Director of Admissions Department Admissions Mansfield Home Campus Mansfield City Mansfield State Pennsylvania Zip Code 16933 Bargaining Unit SCUPA Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25) Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
  • Medical and prescription drug benefits.
  • Generous retirement plans, two options:
    • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
    • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
  • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time 8:00 End Time 16:00 Hours Per Week 37.5 hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply) Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri Salary $54,983.00/annual in accordance with the SCUPA CBA Anticipated Start Date
6/1/2026
Anticipated End Date
N/A
Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
Commonwealth University - Mansfield campus is seeking a motivated Assistant Director of Admissons!
At Commonwealth University, we're passionate about helping students find their place and purpose. An Assistant Director of Admissions is part of a dynamic, student-centered team dedicated to connecting future students with life-changing opportunities at one of our Commonwealth campuses.
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for managing an assigned recruitment territory which may include both new transfer and first-year students.
This campus-based position in Mansfield, PA is an integral part of a high functioning recruitment team that emphasizes timely follow up with prospective students, a data-driven approach to funnel management, and heavy use of technology to meet enrollment targets.
The Assistant Director of Admissions generates inquiries, applications, and ultimately enrolled students to Commonwealth University through a variety of outreach channels (text, phone, and email), visits to high schools and college fairs, transfer fairs and hosting groups on campus.
Seasonal travel is required for approximately 3 months in the fall and 3 months in the spring, along with some nights and weekends.

Description of Duties
Recruitment and Travel (50%)
  • Coordinates, plans, and executes a cost-effective Fall and Spring recruitment travel schedule.
  • Visits high schools and community colleges to represent Commonwealth University at all relevant recruitment events or programs.
  • Responsible for assisting students and families in every step of the enrollment process from inquiry to enrolled, including, but not limited to: financial aid packaging review, orientation, housing assistance, academic program discovery, placement testing information, admissions processes, etc.
  • Host off-campus area receptions to generate applications or convert admitted students to enrolled.
  • Serve as point of contact for Commonwealth University to school counselors and related high school and community college personnel.
  • Renders appropriate admissions decisions on first year

Extensive Use of Slate CRM (30%)
  • Conduct extensive phone, email, and text follow-ups with key inquiries and applicants.
  • Use of data reporting to understand targeted demographics and prioritizing recruitment activities.

Office Responsibilities (20%)
  • Conducting group presentations, special campus programming, including transfer days and evenings, and meeting individually with visitors to explain the features, benefits, and proofs of a Commonwealth University degree.
  • Maintain a common calendar showing availability and activity each week.
  • Update and track recruitment activities.
  • Hosting bus visits and group visits to campus
  • Shares responsibility in the daily operation of the admissions office, to include updating the office calendar, fulfilling Counselor-of-the day responsibilities, hosting bus visits when appropriate, doing group presentations.
Decision Making
Renders appropriate admissions decisions and must refer to supervisor for budgetary decisions.
Fiscal Responsibility
n/a
Supervisory Responsibility
n/a
Minimum Requirements Profile
  • Bachelor's degree (completed prior to the start of employment)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to travel seasonally (roughly 3 months in the fall and 3 in the spring)
  • Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Ability to balance competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Prior experience in college admissions
  • Prior experience working with CRM and SIS data systems, particularly
    Slate and Banner.

Applicant Rating Criteria Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Ability to balance competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Essential Functions
1. Sitting - 80%; walking - 10%; standing - 10%
2. Working indoors - 95% and Outdoors (for errands) - 5%
3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds
4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.
5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder
6. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
7. Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written
documents
8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking
10. Keyboard skills
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 04/30/2026 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
  • For full consideration, applications must be received by May 14, 2026.
  • Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
  • Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Background Clearances
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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