Job Summary/Basic Function The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students to PennWest University. This role manages a defined recruitment territory, evaluates applications, leads Clarion-based recruitment and yield events, and supports transfer and first-year outreach. The Assistant Director guides prospective students and families through each step of the admissions process.

Essential Duties

Plan, coordinate, and execute on campus events for prospective and admitted students; serve as the primary contact for Clarion based recruitment events.

Develop, implement, and monitor recruitment strategies for an assigned territory, including in state and out of state travel.

Build and maintain relationships with high school and community college counselors and partners.

Facilitate group information sessions and individual appointments for prospective students and families, both on campus and off campus.

Use Slate to support communication, tracking, and territory management.

Evaluate applications and manage a cohort of applicants to ensure timely decisions.

Support recruitment and yield initiatives designed for campus and community engagement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events, or transferable skills that show the ability to organize logistics, manage details, and work with campus or community partners
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail

Bachelors Degree
Valid Drivers License

Prior admissions or enrollment management experience

Ability to lift, transport, and move recruitment supplies, often weighing between 25 and 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events.

Yes, occasional travel, approximately five times per year.

PennWest Universitys Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the universitys mission.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.