Director CAS Admissions
Trinity Washington University seeks an experienced admissions and recruitment professional with supervisory and sales experience to lead a team of enrollment recruiters in the College of Arts & Sciences, Trinity’s historic women’s college. Celebrating our 125th Anniversary, Trinity is a Predominantly Black Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution located just two miles from Capitol Hill in the nation’s capital.
The Director will report to the Associate Vice President of Admissions and will collaborate with the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences to achieve enrollment results for undergraduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). The Director will develop and execute an effective recruiting plan that takes advantage of Trinity’s strong network of feeder high schools and educational partners in the Washington region. The Director will model effective recruiting through carrying a caseload of schools and prospects alongside the team of recruiters. The Director will foster and enlarge effective relationships with high school guidance counselors, principals, teachers, coaches and partners in college access programs. The Director will also organize and execute yield events and create new partnership pipelines to enrollment.
The Director will supervise the recruiting team for CAS and will have strong collaboration with the Student Success Center in which Academic Advisors are a vital part, Financial Aid/Enrollment Services, Program faculty, student ambassadors, alumnae as needed, and other Admissions’ Recruiters.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling Trinity’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education with an historic women’s college and designation as a Minority Serving Institution. Candidates must also demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for recruitment work, respect and appreciation for diversity, and deploy a data-oriented, personable approach to building enrollment growth. Strong oral and written communication talents are essential. Select evening and select weekend work is scheduled well in advance and a requirement to fulfill the duties of this position successfully.
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred, along with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in student recruiting in higher education. Bilingual talent in Spanish a plus. Submit a letter of application of no more than two pages stating how the candidate fulfills the requirements to:
About Trinity:
Located in the Nation’s Capital, Trinity Washington University is a premier, private institution grounded in 125 years of educational excellence and catholic tradition designed for undergraduate women with graduate, professional and certificate academic programs for all. Trinity Washington University is both highly regarded and highly engaged in the communities it serves. Trinity Washington graduates make great contributions in their work across various industries: Trinity Success Profiles – Trinity Washington University (trinitydc.edu).
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Lead the recruiting team for CAS including carrying a caseload of schools and prospect assignments
Supervise enrollment recruiters in the College of Arts & Sciences
Develop, plan and execute yield events working collaboratively with internal partners
Oversee recruitment calendar and deployment of recruiting staff in a strategic way to meet enrollment goals
Use data to track enrollment analytics and target efforts for outreach
Present information sessions and high-profile presentations for prospective students & families
Collaborate with CRM Manager to oversee the Admitted Student Portal (to be created in the newly secured CRM)
Characteristics of successful candidates:
Ethical, adhering to high standards of integrity
Strong sales orientation with demonstrated results
Capable of using data to direct focus/efforts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Results oriented
Able to develop a network of relevant relationships with employers and organizations
Collaborative/Positive team player
Creative
Commitment Trinity’s mission and strategic goals.
Bilingual candidates (in Spanish) are encouraged to apply
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree, required, with at least five years of admissions experience in higher education; Master’s degree, preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Must have reliable and appropriate transportation (or access to it). Trinity reimburses mileage and travel expenses.
Previous admissions experience in higher education
To apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume to the “Apply Now to this Position” link below.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.