Assistant Director, Admissions

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The University of Miami Division of Enrollment Management has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Director, Admissions to work in Coral Gables, FL.

Reporting to a member of the Undergraduate Admission senior leadership team (Associate Director or Director), the Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting, evaluating, and enrolling talented students in alignment with the University’s enrollment goals and policies. The role requires significant travel during peak recruitment seasons as well as participation in on-campus and virtual events designed to engage prospective students and their families.

This position involves 4–6 weeks of domestic travel in the fall and 2–3 weeks in the spring, along with evening and weekend commitments during high-volume periods (September–May).

Core responsibilities:

Campus-Based Admission Activities

• Serve on the Application Review Team, supporting the management of the application review process, specifically serving on the domestic review committee.
• Managing various support projects/auditing during the summer months in preparation for the new application cycle.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Represent the University at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, community-based organizations, and off-campus recruitment events.
• Engage with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other key influencers through presentations, information sessions, and one-on-one conversations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school and community partners to support the University’s visibility and enrollment goals.

Application Review & Counseling

• Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission in accordance with institutional policies and enrollment objectives.
• Provide timely, accurate, and personalized counseling to prospective students, families, and counselors on admission policies, academic programs, student life, and financial considerations.
• Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, and other inquiries from prospective and admitted students.

Data & Systems Management

• Utilize Slate (Technolutions CRM) to manage student records, communications, and data entry.
• Use Box and Microsoft Office Suite for document management and office productivity.
• Track and report recruitment activities and outcomes to support href="https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html">here for additional information.

  Job Status:

  Full time

  Employee Type:

  Staff