Senior Director of Graduate, Adult & Special Program Admission

University of Mount Saint Vincent

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts University. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Retention, the Senior Director of Adult, Graduate & Special Program Admission provides centralized leadership for all non-traditional enrollment markets and serves as the primary admission officer for the University’s Physician Assistant (PA) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. This role combines strategic oversight with direct, hands-on admission responsibility and serves as the single point of accountability for the University’s most complex, regulated, and growth-oriented enrollment populations.

The Senior Director is responsible for leadership, supervision, performance management, and enrollment outcomes across adult, graduate, accelerated, associate degree, online, partner pathway, and special program admissions. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, data-informed leader with strong operational discipline and the ability to manage complex enrollment pipelines.

Strategy, Accountability, and Enrollment Outcomes

Hold ultimate accountability for adult, graduate, accelerated, associate degree, partner pathway, and special program enrollment performance, including ownership of enrollment metrics, funnel health, yield, and achievement of annual enrollment goals.
Develop and execute enrollment strategies for non-traditional student populations in alignment with institutional priorities and program capacity.
Work closely with Program Partners to drive enrollment and ensure smooth transitions from partner to campus.

Graduate and Professional Admission (Direct Caseload)

Serve as the primary admission officer for the Physician Assistant (PA) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs, managing a full admission caseload from inquiry through matriculation.
Oversee inquiry generation and nurturing (MSN), application review (MSN), interview coordination (with PA faculty), admission decisions (MSN), and yield strategies for PA and MSN programs.
Partner closely with program directors, faculty, and academic leadership to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, cohort targets, and program expectations.
In partnership with Campus Marketing and Communications, design and execute a cost-effective, data-informed marketing and recruitment plan for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, aligned with enrollment goals, market demand, and available resources.
Plan and execute Admission events including but not limited to Open Houses, Information Sessions, Accepted Student Days and Orientations for Direct Caseload and supervisory caseload.
Manage registration of levels of students under your supervision including but not limited to Accelerated Nursing students.

Supervision and Leadership

Positions Reporting to This Role

Senior Associate Director of CPGS / Enterprise Admissions
Associate degree & Special Program Admission role
Part-Time Accelerated Program Admission Counselor

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate admission personnel supporting adult, graduate, accelerated, associate degree, online, and special program populations.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Oversee staff performance across recruitment territories, program assignments, and functional responsibilities throughout the enrollment cycle.
Ensure appropriate training, feedback, and support for staff to meet enrollment goals and advance professional growth.
Serves as a critical operational backup, stepping in to perform key responsibilities in the event of staff vacancies, transitions, or performance gaps, ensuring seamless workflow and consistent service delivery.

Systems, Operations, and Admission Execution

Design and oversee systems, structures, and processes that support effective recruitment, admission, and yield for non-traditional populations.
Ensure alignment of program-specific admission workflows with University Slate governance standards.
Oversee admission processing and operations including communications, application review, decision processing, events, and yield initiatives.
Plan and execute admission events serving adult, graduate, accelerated, associate degree, and partner pathway populations.

Data Integrity, Reporting, and Decision-Making

Establish and enforce data integrity standards across Slate and Banner.
Conduct routine data audits and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of applicant and enrollment records.
Monitor and analyze enrollment data to assess progress toward goals, identify risks, and inform strategies.
Provide regular enrollment reports, dashboards, and insights to the Vice President and senior leadership.

Partner Pathways, Online Programs, and External Relationships

Provide strategic oversight of partner pathway recruitment and yield, including online programs and the Sara Schenirer pathway.
Collaborate with institutional partners to ensure alignment with enrollment goals, data standards, and student experience expectations.
Identify and cultivate new institutional, educational, and community partnerships that support adult and graduate enrollment growth.

Collaboration and Institutional Partnership

Partner with Financial Aid leadership to support clear communication of aid policies, financing options, and eligibility considerations for non-traditional students.
Partner with the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission to
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and academic leadership to support program growth and enrollment planning.
Serves as a key cross-division partner to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission, jointly advancing integrated enrollment planning, data-informed decision-making, and shared institutional priorities.
Assist the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Retention with enrollment strategy, forecasting, staffing models, and institutional planning initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain a deep understanding of the University’s mission, academic offerings, policies, and student experience to effectively represent the institution.
Support the establishment, interpretation, and execution of admission policies and procedures in coordination with the Vice President.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of enrollment goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in graduate, adult, or professional program admission.
Demonstrated experience managing complex admission pipelines and direct admission caseloads.
Experience working with Slate CRM and partner-based enrollment models are strongly preferred.
Experience with financial aid strongly preferred.

Benefits

The annual salary range is $95,000 - $105,000

PTO and Sick days
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program