Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Full time

R-0000000657

Position Title

Assistant Director Regional Recruitment (Remote - New England)

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Admission-Undergraduate

Work Environment

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Position Duties

Compensation range varies due to geographic location - $62,200 -$77,800

Located in New England (preferably in the Boston area), the Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment - New England, under the direction of the Director of Regional Recruitment, serves as the recruitment & territory manger for an assigned region in the US. Represents the University both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college search and selection process. Develops events in regional territory to attract Loyola University admission candidates. Answer questions and advise prospective students and their families on procedures and requirements for admission. Evaluate applications from regional territory. Maintain liaison externally with college counselors and internally with Loyola academic and administrative offices.

Essential Functions

Student Recruitment: Develop a strong knowledge of the institution and relevant University procedures, policies, and programs and be able to convey this information effectively to prospective students and their families. Live and recruit in a remote territory with the goal of expanding Loyola's reach in tertiary markets. Tailor student recruitment strategy to territory environment and culture.

Admission Decisions: Review applications for acceptance and present admission recommendations. Carry out activities within established procedures to facilitate the conversion of applicants to enrolled status. Verify enrollment status, ensure students are eligible for admission (this includes ensuring that students comply with college enrollment policies and procedures), continue follow-up with admitted students for deposit into program.

Pipeline Development: Cultivate relationships with alumni, community college advisors, high school counselors, and other constituencies in the territory to assist with the recruitment process, and connect prospective students with members of the campus community. May participate in special projects aimed at developing new admissions strategy or tools. Develop and implement targeted programing geared toward high school counselors including including joint recruitment initiatives with other universities, essay writing workshops, case study programs, and panel presentations.

Student Counsel and Customer Service: Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University. Provide one-on-one admission counseling to applicants by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails. Assist students and families at every stage of the enrollment process, from inquiry through enrollment (application completion, enrollment deposit, housing application, registration, etc.) through targeted use of outgoing contact (via email, telephone, and other communication methods).

On-campus Recruitment Events: Participate in various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants. Collaborate with other departments and offices across campus to support recruitment and admission activities. Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals. Ensure that the University is making every effort to attract and enroll an academically-qualified and diverse student population. Evaluate recruitment strategies and recommend ideas for improvement. Develop professional knowledge and skills to increase personal effectiveness.

Online Recruitment Initiatives: Participate in virtual recruitment initiatives including online college fairs, online high school visits, and online interviews. Create and execute online programming including online essay writing workshops, online college application preparation workshops, financial aid workshops, and academic and special interest sessions

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Education Preferred

Master's degree

Other Professional Licensures

Valid Driver's License Required

Work Experience

3 - 5 years

Describe Required Experience

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of experience in college or university admission, student counseling, or customer service experience. Up to 1 year of student work experience in admission, student leadership, or customer service can be accepted.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to represent the University effectively to various audiences; ability to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment; ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural difference; demonstrate ability to hold others accountable for behavior that is supportive of a community that is diverse and inclusive; demonstrate ability to manage the recruitment and admission processes and leverage data in decision-making. Knowledge database software tools and ability to use these programs to create correspondence, promotional materials and reports. Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures.

Physical/Environmental Example

Travel to remote locations. Must be able to load and transport admission materials, displays and other equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds.

Must live in one of the New England states.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 1 among midsized colleges in the South and No. 23 overall in the nation in its 2025 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 5 in the nation for career preparation, No. 22 in the nation for student experience, and No. 65 in the nation for impact on graduate salaries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2025. It is among Washington Monthly’s top master’s universities nationally and is listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

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