Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions

The Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions plays a critical role in driving undergraduate and graduate enrollment from the United States to The American University of Rome (AUR). Based in the U.S., this position supports the university's strategic enrollment goals by managing recruitment efforts, leading communications efforts, building relationships with key partners, and guiding prospective students through the admissions process. This position will also serve as the main contact for transfer inquiries and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent AUR at college fairs, transfer fairs, high school visits, and virtual events across assigned U.S. territories.
• Assist with Study Abroad initiatives (partner visits, webinars, etc.) when needed.
• Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies to attract First-Year, Transfer, and Study Abroad students.
• Serve as primary point of contact for prospective and admitted transfer students, providing personalized guidance throughout the admissions process, from inquiry to deposit.
• Work closely with the Registrar’s Office to ensure accurate and transparent transfer credit evaluations and streamline the transfer student experience.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors, college advisors, independent educational consultants, and institutional partners.
• Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions, webinars, and yield events, with some events occurring during evening hours and over weekends.
• Manage applicant follow-up and communications from inquiry through deposit.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to support territory-specific outreach.
• Analyze territory data to track application, deposit, and yield trends; recommend strategy adjustments to ensure year-to-year increase in deposits.
• Support admitted student conversion through personalized follow-up and family engagement.
• Assist with printing, inventory and mailing of AUR materials in North American marketplace.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions and contribute to the development of annual recruitment goals.
• Travel to AUR annually, likely during orientation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Enrollment Management and/or Senior Director of Enrollment and Study Abroad.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of admissions or recruitment experience, ideally with international or U.S. higher education institutions.
• Knowledge of the U.S. education system and strong familiarity with international education is preferred.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Slate experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

* This position is fully remote with flexible hours. 

* AUR is a tax-exempt entity and employment qualifies for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. 

* Home office, set-up will be provided by AUR (laptop, printer, and office materials).

How to apply: Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to [email protected] , quoting ref: HR3/2026 Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions.

Deadlines:
Send application by June 20th .
Position begins in July / August 2026.