Position

Assistant Director of Community Partnerships
Posting
October 2025
Start Date
ASAP
Division
Enrollment
Union Affiliation
Association of Professional Administrators (APA)
Position Number
FY26-14
Application Deadline
First application review 11 November 2025; open until filled
Supervision Received
Reports to the Director of Admissions
Supervision Exercised
Supervises subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in area of responsibility as assigned

General Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection and collation of materials necessary for the assessment of applications.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree required. One (1) to three (3) years of community-building experience or similar 
  • 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 as 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

  • College Admissions experience 
  • 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

$62,000-64,000 annually. The Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Academy is not sponsoring immigration visas at this time. FLSA Status: Exempt.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. The MMA application is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.