Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director, Graduate Admission will play a central role in shaping student recruitment strategy and managing the admission process for designated graduate programs. Flexible and creative, this person is a proactive communicator with strong interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills, a highly developed attention to detail, leadership acumen, and has the ability to succeed in both an individual and team setting. This contributor understands the rhythms of high-volume admissions, recognizing there are periods that require additional time and effort in order to ensure enrollment goals are successfully met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the application review processes, including establishing processes and procedures that ensure admission decisions are consistent and made in a timely, efficient, and on-budget manner, directly reviewing and evaluating applications, providing candidates with regular updates regarding their application status, and serving as point person and lead for various admission committees.

• Consistently monitor the admission funnel, analyzing reports and data to inform future recruiting strategy and response to market demand.

• Understand the competitive landscape and be well-versed in admissions trends and best practices, especially in the field of graduate admissions.

• Leverage email and CRM (Slate) to respond daily to application questions and concerns, send a variety of admission and scholarship letters, and collaborate on the development of reports, queries, and forms.

• Create and design recruitment strategies from outreach through matriculation, including email campaigns, marketing content, webinars, and events, that positively affect the applicant experience during the admission process.

• Participate and lead on campus and virtual webinars and events, and represent designated graduate programs at local and national recruitment fairs and conferences.

• Liaise with school Deans, Program Directors, faculty, and operational staff regarding key admission and marketing initiatives (ambassadors program, marketing campaigns, new initiatives etc.).

• Ensure data integrity across multiple systems through regular updates and troubleshooting.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• At least 2 years admissions experience, preferably in a non-profit college or university

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slate, SalesForce, and Workday

• Flexibility in scheduling is essential to support recruitment events, outreach activities, and application review

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college of university

COMPETENCIES

• Takes initiative

• Creative, innovative and ability to work independently and within a team

• Proven effectiveness working with a CRM and databases, including Slate and Salesforce

• Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Adaptability to new and rapidly changing situations

• Strong time management and problem solving skills

• Ability to successfully resolve issues from request through resolution

• Committed to the value of higher education 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Hybrid eligible, with minimum of 3 days per week on campus

• Primarily office based, but will have times that require car, train, and/or airline travel to recruitment fairs or conferences

• During peak times in the recruiting cycle, night and weekend work will be required

• Lifting of recruitment materials, up to 50 pounds 

• 12 months

• 40 hours per week

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. The hourly or annual salary range for this position is:

This is a benefits-eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.