Associate Director – Recruitment and Admissions

PA CareerLink® of Bucks County

. Provide leadership and oversight of the College’s admissions recruitment team .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNewtown • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $65,618 - $76,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing admissions recruitment operations, utilizing CRM and student information systems to enhance recruitment strategies and improve enrollment outcomes. Strong leadership skills in supervising and training staff while fostering collaborative relationships with educational partners and community organizations.

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Admissions Recruitment ManagementCRM Systems ProficiencyStaff Supervision and TrainingData-Driven Recruitment StrategiesInternational Student Admissions Compliance

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Hard Skills

Enrollment ManagementRecruitment Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisStudent Information SystemsEvent CoordinationPerformance MonitoringCommunity OutreachStudent Conversion ImprovementRecruitment Workflow OptimizationTeam Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborative Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Element451WorkdayColleagueCRM PlatformsStudent Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseBackground Check Completion

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCommunity CollegeOpen-Access EducationStudent RecruitmentEnrollment ConversionSEVIS Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight of the College’s admissions recruitment team
Manage daily recruitment operations and coordinate staff assignments, outreach schedules, and recruitment territories
Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate admissions recruitment staff
Develop, implement, and assess recruitment strategies for high school students, adult learners, transfer students, and other priority populations
Coordinate and participate in high school visits, college fairs, open houses, information sessions, and community outreach activities
Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and educational partners
Monitor recruitment performance and student conversion from inquiry to enrollment using data
Collaborate with Dual Enrollment to support participating students’ transition into degree-seeking enrollment
Oversee timely follow-up with prospective students and address enrollment-process barriers
Use CRM and student information systems to track recruitment activities and analyze enrollment trends
Collaborate with Enrollment Communications and Marketing on recruitment campaigns, outreach, and event promotion
Recommend improvements to recruitment workflows, technology use, and operational practices
Work with faculty, staff, administrators, and College partners on institutional recruitment and enrollment priorities
Represent Admissions on College committees and at recruitment and community events
Serve as a DSO or PDSO if designated and approved, supporting international student admissions and federal compliance
Support assigned recruitment platforms and vendor partnerships
Assist with admissions and international student inquiries as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions, student recruitment, enrollment management, or a related field, including experience supervising staff
Familiarity with Element451 or comparable CRM platforms and Workday, Colleague, or other student information systems (SIS)
Experience supervising staff, leading teams, or coordinating recruitment initiatives
Demonstrated ability to use enrollment data, CRM systems, and technology to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and improve outcomes
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent service to prospective students and families
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, travel locally for recruitment activities, and transport, set up, and move recruitment materials, displays, and event supplies, including lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds
Experience in a community college or open-access higher education environment preferred
Demonstrated success improving student recruitment, engagement, or enrollment conversion preferred
Familiarity with Element451, Colleague, or comparable CRM and student information systems preferred
Experience with international student admissions or SEVIS compliance preferred
Successful completion of background check(s) and a pre-placement physical
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
403B pension plan
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
generous paid time off
tuition waivers
tuition assistance
wellness center
cafeteria
free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus