Assistant Director of Admissions
Salary: $54,983.00 Annually
Location: Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: E2026-0012
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Admissions – Internal Operations
Closing Date: 3/3/2026
Bargaining Unit: SCUPA
Classification: SUA2
Job Summary
This position is primarily responsible for the recruitment of transfer and second-degree students entering the University’s undergraduate programs. Travel during recruitment seasons is required to attend transfer fairs and events. The individual is accountable for achieving specific enrollment goals. This position requires an individual with confidence; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; exceptional persistence and proven ability to meet numerical goals; a high level of commitment; ability to work independently in a fast -paced environment; and the ability to motivate others. The Assistant Director supports and advances the mission of the University as an institution dedicated to providing a high-quality education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for recruitment purposes
- Experience in higher education
- Ability to form positive connections with essential campus staff (Registrar, Faculty, New Student Orientation)
- Commitment and ability to work with diverse individuals
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience working with transfer students is a plus
- A personal transfer student experience is a plus
- Excellent organizational, file management, analytical and decision-making skills
Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on March 3, 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $54,983.00, based on the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5229538/assistant-director-of-admissions
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