Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

New York Institute of Technology Long Island campus is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work remotely and from the Long Island campus in accordance with New York Tech’s policy. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and executing territory-specific recruitment strategies, building relationships with prospective students and key school and community partners, and contributing to enrollment objectives for the first-year class. The position will also support broader recruitment, yield, and enrollment initiatives across New York Tech.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities within assigned territories in alignment with the strategic recruitment plan.
• Represent New York Tech at college fairs, high school visits, on-site admissions events, and other recruitment activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders while providing accurate, timely information about New York Tech and its programs.
• Ability to present PowerPoint slides in small-large sized crowds at either our Long Island or New York City campus as well as in high school classrooms and auditoriums.
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment activity within assigned territories and provide feedback, recommendations, and market insights and help identify opportunities for growth.
• Review applications within assigned queues and make admission decisions in accordance with established enrollment policies and procedures. Evaluate applicants participating in on-site admissions events and communicate admission decisions and next steps in a timely manner.
• Engage prospective applicants and their families throughout the enrollment process through email, telephone outreach, and other communication channels to support application completion, enrollment and yield efforts.
• Serve as liaison to designated academic departments, programs, and campus partners, providing admissions support and facilitating communication as needed.
• Collaborate with members of the admissions team and academic and administrative departments to develop and implement strategies that strengthen recruitment, yield, and enrollment outcomes.
• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective students, applicants, admitted students, families, counselors, and other constituents while representing New York Tech in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Participate in professional associations and relevant state, regional, and national events to strengthen institutional visibility and develop relationships that support recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel extensively during recruitment cycle, and between both NY campuses, to work nights and weekends and support on-campus recruitment events, including Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, Information Sessions, etc.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Admissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; previous admissions experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
• Must be available to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary.
• A valid drivers’ license is required.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $65,300.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $66,300.00/Yr.

Compensation: 65300 to 66300 (USD)