Position Overview

The athletics admission coordinator is responsible for coordinating athletic admissions events. This position will assist the Athletics Department and Admissions Department in coordinating enrollment goals, including but not limited to the overseeing open houses/admitted student days, work with the Athletics Compliance Office on official visits, and enrollment and student athlete projections. This Athletics Admission Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President and Director of Athletics and will work in accordance with NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), Hockey East Association, and any additional athletic conference affiliation as well as Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

Position Overview

The athletics admission coordinator is responsible for coordinating athletic admissions events. This position will assist the Athletics Department and Admissions Department in coordinating enrollment goals, including but not limited to the overseeing open houses/admitted student days, work with the Athletics Compliance Office on official visits, and enrollment and student athlete projections. This Athletics Admission Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President and Director of Athletics and will work in accordance with NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference (NEC), Hockey East Association, and any additional athletic conference affiliation as well as Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Acts as liaison with various departments within the College including students, parents, academic department and athletic department.

• Evaluate coursework and degree requirements to ensure student athletes follow program requirements for continuing NCAA eligibility requirements necessary for certification to compete.

• Coordinate campus recruiting visits for prospective students; represents the College in its recruitment efforts and in providing outreach services.

• Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.

• Assists with the formulation, development, and implementation of admissions-related and eligibility-related policies and procedures.

• Coordinates and organizes admitted student days, athletic open houses and all activities associated with activity fairs

• Work collaboratively with coaches, student athletes and athletic department staff; provide proactive communication on eligibility, academic and admission issues to Academic and Athletic Development staff.

• Lead process to evaluate incoming student athletes academic and eligibility status through collaboration with multiple departments, including Admissions and the Athletic Department.

• Oversee National Letter of Intent process for incoming student athletes.

• Coordinate all official and unofficial visits with coaches/ administrators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics

• Commitment to and experience with diversity, equity and inclusion best practices, especially in higher education

• Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student- athletes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.

• Organizational Skills: Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

• Ability to attend events and activities on and off campus and to interact and communicate with parents, students, faculty and staff and other campus partners. Ability to work during the day as well as non-traditional hours in the evening, on weekends and on holidays, as necessary

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning

• Resume

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.