27-15 Senior Associate Director of Admissions (SUA 3) - Strategic Enrollment Management

27-15 Senior Associate Director of Admissions (SUA 3) - Strategic Enrollment Management

Salary

$61,966.00 Annually

Location

West Chester University, PA

Job Type

Regular / Full-Time

Job Number

27-15

Department

Academic Affairs

Division

Admissions

Opening Date

08/11/2026

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Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites applicants for the position of Senior Associate Director.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Senior Associate Director of Admissions will direct student recruitment off-campus, focusing on increasing the diversity of the applicants, the admitted, and the enrolling student population from a specific population. The Senior Associate Director will focus on inclusive admissions practices including but not limited to: targeted recruitment in underserved recruitment markets, pre-college programming, targeted admissions events and fostering student connections with other service units. The Senior Associate Director will assist in ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment by directing the visitor to activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience working with diverse college students; excellent communication and collaboration skills to develop and maintain relationships with campus partners; and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a data driven recruitment plan for the Office of Admissions with emphasis on traditionally underrepresented populations
• Oversee an Office of Undergraduate Admissions team such as Slate or Student Ambassadors
• Lead team responsible for outreach initiatives for traditionally unrepresented students, including targeting first-generation and low-income students
• Suggest and implement new outreach efforts to meet prospective students, including historically under-represented groups
• Train the admissions staff on projects and initiatives related to recruitment of historically under-represented groups
• Supervise the visit experience for historically under-represented groups
• Serve as the liaison to a Campus Partner such as the Office of Financial Aid
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective students and families, high school partners and community organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years' experience in admissions
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and a minimum of two years' experience in admissions
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Experience with application review and making admissions decisions
• Demonstrated experience developing diversity recruitment strategies
• Experience managing staff (student or professional)
• Experience using document management tools and CRM systems (Slate) for prospect and applicant management

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the State College and University Professional Association (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.

A resume, cover letter and a list of three references with contact information are required for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

In accordance with applicable collective agreement, this posting may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Act 73 of 1988, West Chester University publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASFSR is available for review on the Public Safety website.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.
• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is The State College & University Professional Association (SCUPA).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .

The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

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Employer West Chester University

Address 201 Carter Drive, Suite 100

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19383

Website http://www.wcupa.edu