Assistant Director of Admissions

Ready to build Champlain's presence in one of the most competitive college admissions markets in the country? Champlain College is seeking an experienced, results-oriented admissions professional to lead recruitment across two high-priority territories: Massachusetts and the West Coast. The Greater Boston market in particular represents one of the College's most significant areas of opportunity, requiring someone who can navigate a competitive landscape of Independent Educational Consultants (IECs), selective secondary schools, and families who expect a sophisticated understanding of the college admissions process.

This role goes beyond entry-level recruitment. Successfully growing Champlain's presence in the Greater Boston market calls for strategic relationship-building, established credibility, and the experience to represent the College with confidence in a demanding market.

The Assistant Director will manage the full recruitment cycle for their territories — from building relationships with school counselors and IECs to guiding prospective students and families through the enrollment process — while also helping the broader admissions team explore how emerging AI tools can support recruitment goals.

Key Responsibilities

Territory Recruitment & Relationship Building

Build enrollment through targeted, strategic recruitment activities across the Massachusetts territory (Middlesex, Suffolk, Worcester, Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties) and the West Coast territory

Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with school counselors, secondary school faculty, Independent Educational Consultants (IECs), and community-based organizations

Represent the College at college fairs, high school visits, and informational programs, with particular focus on building credibility in the competitive Greater Boston market

Travel extensively during fall and spring recruitment seasons, including weekdays and weekends, for presentations and collaborative events with schools, community groups, and partner organizations

Applicant Support & Process Management

Guide prospective students and their families through the enrollment process via phone, email, social networking, and traditional mail

Read and evaluate several hundred applications per year

Maintain accurate visit and recruiting records for all high schools and contacts within assigned territories

Assist in the coordination and execution of on-campus and off-campus special events

Institutional Knowledge & Innovation

Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of each program and division at the College to speak confidently with prospective students and families

Stay current on emerging AI tools in higher education admissions and help guide the admissions team in using technology effectively and ethically to support recruitment goals

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required

Demonstrated experience in college admissions, higher education recruitment, or a closely related field; prior experience in competitive, IEC-heavy markets strongly preferred

Experience recruiting in competitive urban or coastal markets strongly encouraged

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility with school counselors, IECs, students, and families

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large, geographically diverse territory

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce) and standard office software

Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with the broader admissions team

Work Arrangement

Full-time, campus-based position with extensive travel across assigned territories during fall and spring recruitment seasons.

Requires the ability to drive and/or fly to recruitment events, with regular evening and weekend commitments during peak recruitment seasons (fall and spring)

Position operates independently in the field for the majority of the recruitment cycle, with consistent remote communication and coordination with the on-campus admissions team

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $52,000 - $57,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options

Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, and 2 days of personal leave

Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution

Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members

Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives

Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance

Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."