Assistant Director of Admissions

Limestone, Maine, Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to begin in January 2027 to help recruit, enroll, and retain a diverse student body. You will be one of the first people families meet and help them understand what it means to live and learn at Maine’s public residential STEM high school. We welcome current assistant directors seeking broader responsibility and admission counselors ready to lead projects. You will work alongside the Dean to set enrollment goals, lead initiatives from planning through evaluation, and recommend priorities for the next admission cycle. This work will help prepare you to lead an admission office as a director or dean. Responsibilities • Develop and manage the annual statewide recruitment calendar. Use enrollment data to prioritize outreach and travel. Represent MSSM at school visits, fairs, and community events. Build relationships with school counselors and community partners. • Guide families from inquiry through enrollment and keep them informed about deadlines and next steps. Lead campus tours and family meetings and arrange student visits and classroom observations. • Lead Open Houses, webinars, and Accepted Students Day. Plan outreach to admitted families to help them make informed decisions about enrolling. Review participation and enrollment outcomes to improve future programs. • Conduct applicant interviews, coordinate admission testing, and manage the application review schedule. Read applications and make recommendations to the Admission Committee using the School’s review criteria. • Oversee daily use of the admissions database. Maintain accurate and confidential records and improve how the office tracks applications and communicates with families. • Track inquiries, applications, yield, enrollment, retention, and attrition. Report regularly to the Dean and Leadership Team. Review recruitment results with the Dean to guide outreach and retention. • Partner with colleagues on recruitment campaigns, event promotion, and admission materials. • Coordinate annual reenrollment and follow up with returning families. Work with faculty and Student Life tohe lp newly enrolled students and families prepare for arrival. • Engage in the School’s residential community and perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree or higher is required. Experience in admission or a related field is strongly preferred. The role calls for initiative, sound judgment, clear communication, and strong organizational skills. You should be comfortable working independently in a busy office, adapting as priorities change, and building relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Experience leading projects, using enrollment systems, or analyzing data is helpful. Work takes place on campus and at recruitment visits, events, and meetings. Driving and overnight travel are required. Competitive salary and benefits package including enrollment in Maine State Pension Plan. Housing included in School-owned housing with some additional residential duties.