Position
Assistant Director of Admissions, Coordinator of Community PartnershipsGeneral Responsibilities
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for collection and collation of materials necessary for the assessment of applications.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate an annual recruitment calendar, using supporting data to target high schools in assigned geographic areas.
- Read applications, evaluate eligibility, and make recommendations on student applications from assigned geographic territories.
- Make final decisions on applications based on institutional policy and analysis of applicant’s potential for success at the Academy.
- Work with other staff members directly to support recruitment efforts of students from both in and out of state.
- Create and manage programs to promote and provide access to the Academy to prospective students.
- Assess and revise programming based on success metrics (attendance, trends, enrollment goals, etc.,)
- Distribute and share marketing materials to help promote the Academy.
- Build and maintain relationships with organizations that support the recruitment of students from Massachusetts Gateway communities and the industries we serve- Community based organizations, feeder schools, professional organizations.
- Work closely with the CAPT Paul Cuffee Global Institute to create/promote/execute retention efforts for students
- Assist with pre and post accept activities with the CAPT Paul Cuffee Global Institute
- Participate in mentoring/student support program- S.A.L.T (Supportive Approaches to Learning Together) Program
Qualifications and Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. One (1) to three (3) years professional experience in Admissions or related field.
- Ability to travel within the United States and possibly abroad. Ability to drive a vehicle. Possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - ability to speak publicly in front of small and large audiences.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with multiple constituencies both on and off-campus, as well prospective students and families.
- A demonstrated commitment to building a strong and academically prepared applicant pool
- Maintain a standard of admissions ethics
- Ability to work at a fast pace in a multi-faceted environment. General knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as database management systems. Strong team-oriented attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Business, Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred.
- Linguistic Fluency or proficiency in an additional language(s), both oral and written (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, or Mandarin Chinese)
- Previous experience reading international applications preferred
- Basic knowledge of the US immigration system and SEVIS preferred.
Salary
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 01 July 2025 Priority Review; Open Until Filled.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resume, an MMA application, and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalists must complete a pre- employment drug screening, background check, and COVID-19 vaccine verification. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer