Vice Dean of Admissions

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time, Remote. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Supervisor: Associate Vice President & Dean of Admissions

Position Purpose: Union College, a nationally recognized, distinguished liberal arts college, seeks an exceptional Vice Dean of Admissions to oversee critical elements of the recruitment and admission process and provide general leadership within the Office of Admissions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Dean of Admissions with general guidance from the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Vice Dean is a full-time, regionally-based position in California.

The Vice Dean of Admissions has personal responsibility for managing a major portion of student recruitment on the West Coast. The Vice Dean leads the application review process, the athletics admission process, and travel management, as well as other duties which may be appropriate for a regionally-based leadership position. Most duties are conducted remotely from the Vice Dean27s home base in California, but the Vice Dean will periodically travel to campus for leadership meetings, admissions programs, and planning retreats.

The successful candidate will be a respected admissions professional who combines strategic thinking, sound judgment, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a passion for liberal arts education. They will thrive working independently while serving as an influential member of a collaborative leadership team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• This position serves as a senior member of the Admissions leadership team and is expected to influence strategy, mentor colleagues, lead major operational initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to the AVP & Dean of Admissions and Vice President for Enrollment Management.

• Union College seeks to strengthen its presence throughout the West Coast. The Vice Dean will serve as Union27s senior admissions representative on the West Coast, increasing the College27s visibility and developing long-term relationships with schools, counselors, and communities while helping shape the college27s national recruitment strategy.

As a position of vital importance to Union College, the Vice Dean of Admissions will perform the following essential responsibilities in these areas:

Leadership

• Exercise exceptional leadership abilities to support and engender a sense of camaraderie among an admissions team.

• Foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the professional development of admissions staff through coaching, training, and sharing best practices.

• Identify ways to manage and optimize the Admissions Office budget through resourcefulness and maximization of the individual and collective strengths of the staff.

• Represent Union to internal and external audiences through panels, conferences, and professional organizations.

• Demonstrate a commitment to broad diversity and to promoting a sense of belonging on campus for all students regardless of their background.

Strategic Enrollment and Marketing

• Demonstrate experience in strategic recruitment and enrollment practices, including the management of admission recruitment, selection, and yield initiatives, market analysis efforts, and travel and outreach approaches.

• Advise the office on vendor management and assessment, including identification of new student sources and opportunities.

• Possess an innovative mindset and the ability to evaluate admission market and enrollment trends.

• Collaborate with key partners throughout the Division of Enrollment Management, including but not limited to the Director of Financial Aid, Executive Director of Enrollment Systems & Operations, and the Senior Associate Deans of Admissions who have significant responsibilities over major initiatives within the division.

Partnership, Collaboration, and Communication

• Play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and building partnerships both on and off campus.

• Represent Union27s Admissions Office to the college counseling community; strengthen relationships and ensure effective communication with college counselors; engage through forums, panels, and other outreach initiatives.

• Serve as the primary admissions partner for Union27s athletics recruitment and admission processes, collaborating with coaches, faculty athletic representatives, and enrollment leaders to support institutional enrollment goals.

• Through occasional committee work and a willingness to build relationships, reach out as a partner to faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Operations, Analytics, and Data

• Ensure resources and prioritization are given to objective data reporting, analysis, and evaluation of admission initiatives.

• Utilize data-driven analyses to inform recruitment activities.

• Appreciate and utilize technology to ensure systems and processes are aligned to effectively communicate with constituencies and to evaluate processes.

Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor27s degree, with an advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in selective college admissions, including significant experience recruiting students throughout California and the broader West Coast.

• Experience managing a selective application review process and an athletics admission process for a successful athletics program.

• Experience using Slate to support recruitment strategy, communication, and data-informed decision making.

• Lead and mentor others with outstanding communication skills, innovative thinking, a data-driven mindset, and positive energy.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College27s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation range is based on this regionally-based position being located in California.

To learn more about Union College27s outstanding benefits ranging from generous vacation policies to tuition assistance programs, visit:

For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically by August 2, 2026. This position is based regionally in California. The preferred start date is early fall 2026.

For more information, please contact Jason Nevinger, Associate Vice President & Dean of Admissions ().

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don27t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange