Associate Director of Admission

Job no:

R-0000003156

Position Title:

Associate Director of Admission

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Hybrid

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$68,272.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

05/25/2026

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College, a leading liberal arts women’s college, seeks an Associate Director of Admission to support application evaluation, recruitment, and yield initiatives, with a focus on athletics. This dynamic role partners with the Athletics Department to recruit student-athletes, oversee related programs, and serve as a liaison with coaches, students, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel nationally (and occasionally internationally) to recruit prospective students and represent the College at fairs, information sessions, and athletic competitions.

• Serve as primary Athletics liaison: coordinate recruitment events, supervise Equestrian Fellows, and train student-athletes as College ambassadors.

• Lead application reading and evaluation for assigned territories; assist with selection, waitlists, and post-decision processes.

• Supervise, mentor, and support staff; contribute to a positive, collaborative department culture.

• Use data analytics to assess recruitment initiatives and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; 4+ years in college admission, recruitment, or related experience (5+ years preferred).

• Strong communication, public speaking, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and families.

• Experience with project management and CRM tools (Slate preferred) a plus.

• Enthusiasm for women’s college mission and liberal arts education; adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Mount Holyoke values applicants who are collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about engaging students in meaningful ways, both on campus and through travel-based recruitment.

Hiring range:  $68,272 - $76,806 

Full Job Description

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.