The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is seeking to hire a Senior Admissions Specialist and Athletics Liaison. Key responsibilities of this position include providing support to team coaches in their recruitment endeavors, ensuring NCAA policy and regulation compliance throughout the recruitment process, and keeping both admissions and athletics staff informed about policy updates. The position actively engages in efforts to recruit and connect with prospective student-athletes and promote the University's athletic and academic programs through attendance at college fairs, presentations, and other events, as well as personal visits, telephone, texting, and email communications, and building relationships with high school coaches and guidance counselors, among other individuals within recruitment networks. The position also performs the following functions: offers support, application and eligibility guidance to prospective students and their families; offers personalized support and assistance to admitted students and student-athletes as well as their families; manages and tracks prospects through Salesforce, with regular updates to coaches and other colleagues; evaluates and reviews applicants for admission; plans and executes outreach efforts, communications campaigns, as well as small- and large-scale recruitment/admissions events; provides updates to coaches and other staff regarding admissions requirements as well as NCAA recruitment rules and compliance considerations; updates and trains admissions staff regarding NCAA requirements. The position involves travel within the Northeast/New England region of the U.S., related to recruitment/admission activities, with travel occurring via driving/car as well as other modes of transportation. Furthermore, the position actively participates in on-campus recruitment activities such as personal interviews, tours, Program Days, Accepted Student Days, and Open Houses. In addition, the duties of the position include teaching at least one business-related course per semester to university students, serving on curriculum committees related to the development of the Sport Management concentration and future business concentrations, and serving as a bridge connecting the Admissions team, the Athletic Department, and academic departments. The role may also involve service to and representation of the University at various campus and community functions, as assigned. Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary is $46,907.34. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) to learn more. Required Qualifications: + Master’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field; + Demonstrated ability with NCAA compliance requirements as well as large scale event organization and implementation; familiarity with recruitment and admissions processes. How to apply Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. In addition, you must upload a cover letter and resume. Important items to know about the recruitment process: + Review of applications will begin on February 14, 2025. + Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of references. + A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. About the University For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/ The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region. Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) . Clery Act- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.umpi.edu/files/offices/security/annual-security-report.pdf) . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580 Equal Opportunity Statement- In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .