Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Recruitment

Months Per Year:

12

Work Model:

Hybrid Work Eligible

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director of Operations and Transfer Admission, the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Recruitment leads Seattle University’s transfer student recruitment efforts while supervising and mentoring the Transfer Recruitment Team. The role serves as a primary contact for transfer students and community college partners, manages a recruitment territory, oversees transfer application review and admission recommendations, and helps achieve undergraduate enrollment goals. The position also provides leadership for admissions counseling staff, develops training programs, supports student advising and outreach, and represents the university at recruitment and admission events. Strong leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, and student-centered communication skills are essential, along with flexibility for frequent evening and weekend work during peak recruitment seasons.

Position Description:

Admissions Counseling & Application Review – 40%

• Advise prospective students throughout the admissions process through appointments, phone calls, events, and other outreach.
• Review and evaluate transfer applications.
• Make initial admission recommendations in alignment with university policies and selection criteria.
• Support counseling efforts for all undergraduate student populations as needed.

Team Leadership & Staff Development – 30%

• Supervise and provide leadership for the Transfer Recruitment Team.
• Mentor Admissions Counseling staff and foster a collaborative, student-centered culture.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training programs for admissions counselors.
• Ensure recruitment activities and operational processes run effectively.

Transfer Student Recruitment & Outreach – 20%

• Lead recruitment efforts for prospective transfer students.
• Manage an assigned recruitment territory and serve as the primary contact for key Washington community colleges.
• Build relationships with students, families, advisors, faculty, and administrators.
• Plan and participate in recruitment events, presentations, and outreach activities.

Enrollment Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration – 10%

• Partner with campus stakeholders to develop and execute enrollment strategies.
• Contribute to achieving undergraduate enrollment goals.
• Attend and support major admissions events such as preview days and admitted student programs.
• Use data, relationship-building, and strategic planning to improve recruitment outcomes.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of professional work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job functions. 
• Must possess well-developed organizational skills, confidence in speaking publicly to both large and small groups, strong oral and written communication skills and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supporting diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of college admission trends and issues in higher education. 
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.  
    

Preferred Qualifications

• Speaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya. Interested in utilizing language skills to serve prospective students and families in the college search process.  
• Knowledge of Washington Community College systems and transfer degrees.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and federal and state privacy laws.  
• Knowledge of financial aid trends and issues.  
• Experience using an ERP and CRM, specifically Ellucian Colleague. system, Technolutions Slate CRM and Workday.  
• Experience supervising professional or student staff.
• Experience working with diverse young adult and youth populations.  
• Experience working with international students.  
• Military Veteran and/or experience with working with U.S. Military Veterans and/or Military Veteran and/or experience with working with U.S. Military Veterans.

Compensation at a Glance

$73,000 - $74,000

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.