Assistant Director

• Undergraduate Admissions
• (Promotional Opportunity) University of Massachusetts Lowell
• 4.3 Lowell, MA Job Details Full-time $59,674
• $76,085 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Organizing events Student recruitment Driver's License Bachelor's degree Special events experience Student admissions College application guidance Relationship management Project execution CRM system proficiency Experience at colleges/universities Cross-functional collaboration Academic credentials evaluation University experience Full Job Description Job no: 530207 Position type:

Staff Full Time Benefit Status:

Benefited-Union Campus:

UMass Lowell Department:

Undergrad Admissions Salary:

See posting section for salary range details.

Applications Open:

Aug 26 2026

Applications Close:

Sep 09 2026

General Summary of Position:

This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions report to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and are responsible for fulfilling core traditional admissions functions that support and advance the recruitment and enrollment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Primary responsibilities include representing the university in both in-person and virtual settings, such as high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, parent and student programs, tour introductions, panel discussions, and webinars. Assistant Directors also read, evaluate, and summarize applications for admission. In collaboration with the Senior Associate Director, Assistant Directors contribute to the development and implementation of office policies, recruitment plans, and enrollment strategies. Each Assistant Director is assigned specific projects and programs for which they are responsible for planning, execution, and assessment, and may serve as a liaison to designated academic departments or campus offices. Assistant Directors must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage an assigned recruitment territory, with an emphasis on enrolling high-achieving, diverse, local, and out-of-state students. Minimum Qualifications (Required): A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of two years of professional experience in undergraduate admissions is required, along with at least two years of experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software. Candidates must demonstrate experience organizing events and independently leading projects from conception through completion. The position requires the ability to critically read and evaluate applications for admission, as well as a willingness to work beyond a conventional workweek, including extensive travel, virtual recruitment, and frequent evening and weekend hours. A valid driver's license and access to personally owned, reliable transportation are required.

Additional Considerations:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential. Experience recruiting across diverse communities is preferred. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position. This is an internal promotional opportunity in the

SEIU 888

Professional Union, P16. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within range: Minimum $59,674, 25th $67,879 and midpoint $76,085. Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.