Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

Equal Employment Opportunity shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, and or ancestry. Stonehill College will adhere to the Federal Requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and its amendments, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practice Law, and all other applicable State and Federal laws. The College is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. All employees and applicants will be treated fairly, equitably, and with courtesy. Stonehill College encourages diversity and welcomes individuals who will enrich the cultural and diverse experiences of the campus. In accordance with Massachusetts law, employees of Stonehill College are considered employees-at-will.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator will administer graduate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes for Stonehill’s graduate programs. This role requires one to independently execute a variety of functions designed to recruit and enroll qualified applicants, as well as to provide a number of student services to the current graduate students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the central admissions expert with a deep understanding of all graduate degree programs at Stonehill College. Maintain a deep understanding of each graduate program’s unique requirements and processes.
• Assume primary responsibility for planning and marketing outreach activities including orientations, open houses, information sessions, tours, social media, and the like (involves some physical activity for setting up/breaking down items for activities) both on-campus and off-campus.
• Coordinate current graduate recruitment efforts across the two Schools (Business and Arts & Sciences) and work to enhance and expand future efforts for all graduate programs within the College. Develop recruitment and outreach strategies under the supervision of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, providing support on basic programmatic questions and the application process.
• Assist the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Director of International Programs in designing and implementing international student recruitment strategies and supporting the College’s initiatives in internationalizing the curriculum and the student body.
• Conduct an initial review of all application materials to determine eligibility for admission and ensure adherence to the specific program requirements. Make admission decisions regarding applicants that do and do not meet baseline criteria. Communicate with applicants regarding missing or incomplete application materials and notify applicants who do not meet the baseline criteria.
• Represent graduate programs and provide admissions information for recruitment purposes, including coordinating events and representing Stonehill at open houses, and graduate school fairs.
• Serve as a graduate office representative on various committees, as assigned by the Dean.
• Manage tracking, data entry, and analysis of student outreach and support marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with the graduate program directors and academic department chairs to manage enrollment and ensure matriculated student records and degree requirements are maintained and satisfied up to the completion of the degree program.
• Ensure that graduate students receive appropriate and accurate information regarding degree requirements, as well as College policies and Graduate School regulations.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Graduate Studies’ goals and objectives.
• May assist in coordinating the submission of necessary forms for the graduation.
• Contribute toward creating a positive and respectful workplace.
• Understand and contribute to the implementation of institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
• Use access to sensitive and/or not yet public university-related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of the position and exercise care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, but a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience and competence with CRM software.
• Over two (2) years of professional experience in higher education, preferably in a Graduate School or graduate admissions office.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals (faculty, staff, students, etc.).
• Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience and competence with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations, proposals, reports, memoranda, and correspondence of both technical and confidential nature.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills to oversee numerous projects at the same time.
• Willingness to contribute to a positive work environment, including respectful and collaborative working relationships.
• Commitment to inclusion and awareness & understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, gender, and other differences.

To apply, please submit your application online and include a cover letter, resume, diversity and inclusion statement, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/22678

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.? Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.