Bowdoin College
Assistant Dean of Admissions
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Brunswick, ME
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Full-Time
💰
$61K - $65K
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Enrollment
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April 9th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Bowdoin College is hiring an Assistant Dean of Admissions who will lead efforts to recruit and enroll a diverse student body. The role involves reviewing applications, interviewing prospective students, managing a recruitment territory, representing the College through travel and presentations, and contributing to admissions projects and department initiatives.
Highlights
- Manage full admissions cycle including application review, interviewing, and recruitment territory management.
- Represent Bowdoin College at public events and through frequent travel.
- Require excellent organizational, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong public speaking skills.
- Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant recruitment experience required; preference for experience in private liberal arts college admissions or selective college advising.
- Must have the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds and commit to the college's mission of access, inclusion, and academic excellence.
- Position requires flexibility with frequent travel and evening/weekend work during peak admissions periods.
- Valid driver's license and compliance with College Motor Vehicle Policy required.
- Annual salary range from $60,500 to $64,500 with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness offerings.
- Employment contingent upon background checks including criminal records, education verification, and driving records.
Assistant Dean of Admissions Full Description
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Posting Details
Title | Assistant Dean of Admissions
Posting Number | S01537JP
Department | Admissions Office
Job Summary | Bowdoin College invites applications for an Assistant Dean of Admissions who will play a key role in recruiting and enrolling a diverse, talented student body. This position is ideal for a highly organized, energetic, and student‑centered professional who is passionate about the value of a liberal arts education and enjoys building meaningful relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners.
The Assistant Dean contributes to all facets of the admissions process, including reviewing applications, interviewing prospective students, managing a recruitment territory, and representing the College through travel and public presentations. The role will have it’s own admission project responsibilities as well as assisting with department-wide initiatives. Successful candidates will bring strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic, big‑picture perspective.
This position requires flexibility, frequent travel, and evening and weekend availability during peak admissions cycles. Bowdoin seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about admissions work, skilled at engaging students from all backgrounds, and committed to advancing the College’s mission of access, inclusion, and academic excellence.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60, 500 – 64,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKSA variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.htmlPaid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree is required. Excellent organizational skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities Creative and thorough event planning skills Ability to manage both fine details and a broad, strategic vision Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong presentation and public speaking skills Ability to engage and connect with students from diverse backgrounds High level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism Deep appreciation for and enthusiasm about liberal arts education
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | A minimum of one year of relevant recruitment experience required. Specific experience in a private liberal arts college or in selective college advising is preferred. An understanding and enthusiasm for admissions work and its cyclical nature as well as an appreciation working with high school and college students. A valid driver’s license and the ability to comply with the College’s Motor Vehicle Policy is required.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. Long hours and frequent weekend and evening work required during peak periods. Travel is a necessary component of this position.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
About Bowdoin | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift |
Employment Category | Full Time Year Round
FTE | 1.00
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Pay Type | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements | Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 04/03/2026
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Posting Number | S01537JP
Department | Admissions Office
Job Summary | Bowdoin College invites applications for an Assistant Dean of Admissions who will play a key role in recruiting and enrolling a diverse, talented student body. This position is ideal for a highly organized, energetic, and student‑centered professional who is passionate about the value of a liberal arts education and enjoys building meaningful relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners.
The Assistant Dean contributes to all facets of the admissions process, including reviewing applications, interviewing prospective students, managing a recruitment territory, and representing the College through travel and public presentations. The role will have it’s own admission project responsibilities as well as assisting with department-wide initiatives. Successful candidates will bring strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic, big‑picture perspective.
This position requires flexibility, frequent travel, and evening and weekend availability during peak admissions cycles. Bowdoin seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about admissions work, skilled at engaging students from all backgrounds, and committed to advancing the College’s mission of access, inclusion, and academic excellence.
The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60, 500 – 64,500.
BENEFITS AND PERKSA variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.htmlPaid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool Free fitness and wellness classes! And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree is required. Excellent organizational skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities Creative and thorough event planning skills Ability to manage both fine details and a broad, strategic vision Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong presentation and public speaking skills Ability to engage and connect with students from diverse backgrounds High level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism Deep appreciation for and enthusiasm about liberal arts education
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | A minimum of one year of relevant recruitment experience required. Specific experience in a private liberal arts college or in selective college advising is preferred. An understanding and enthusiasm for admissions work and its cyclical nature as well as an appreciation working with high school and college students. A valid driver’s license and the ability to comply with the College’s Motor Vehicle Policy is required.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours | Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. Long hours and frequent weekend and evening work required during peak periods. Travel is a necessary component of this position.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
About Bowdoin | Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift |
Employment Category | Full Time Year Round
FTE | 1.00
Benefits Eligible | Yes
Pay Type | Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements | Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? | Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? | No
Posting Date | 04/03/2026
Applications Accepted Until |
Open Until Filled | No
Type of Posting | Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants | If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information | Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Indeed.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Glassdoor
- Google Search
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- MANP
- Maine Job Link
- LiveandWorkinMaine.com
- Employee Referral
- Bowdoin College Website
- Radio Ad
- TechMaine
- NCAA
- CASE
- Other
- If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
Staff & Casual contact:
careers@bowdoin.edu
Faculty contact:
facultycareers@bowdoin.edu
(t)207-725-3837
216 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Bowdoin College is a member of the Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, and Live and Work in Maine.
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