Admissions & Events Lead, NYC Campus

American Musical and Dramatic Academy; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Admissions & Event Management to guide prospective students through admissions and enrollment and to support family communications.

You will manage a caseload, conduct interviews, coordinate NY campus admissions events, supervise student workers, and collaborate with Financial Aid and other offices to ensure a smooth, welcoming enrollment process for diverse auditioning students and families.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum three years in college admissions, enrollment advising, or recruitment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and student-advising abilities.
• Ability to manage a student caseload with timely follow-up.
• Good judgment, initiative, persistence, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; balance advising with events.
• Commitment to ethical admissions practices; experience with diverse families.
• Proficiency with CRM tools; experience with Slate preferred.
• Experience coordinating events and supervising student workers.
• Familiarity with performing arts education preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage an assigned caseload of prospective and accepted students and be a consistent point of contact throughout the admissions and enrollment processes.
• Conduct admissions interviews and individual consultations with students and families.
• Build relationships through regular, personalized communication by phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person appointments.
• Explain AMDA’s academic programs, professional training, campus experience, admissions requirements, costs, scholarships, and financial aid resources.
• Help students explore their educational goals and understand AMDA’s programs and enrollment options.
• Guide accepted students through enrollment decisions, deadlines, required documentation, and other next steps.
• Proactively identify and address questions or concerns that may affect a student’s ability or decision to enroll.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Records, and other departments to resolve student questions and support timely completion of enrollment requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of student communications, follow‑up activities, and enrollment progress in Slate or other applicable systems.
• Review student progress regularly and prioritize outreach to ensure consistent engagement and follow‑through.
• Meet established expectations for student engagement, admissions activity, and enrollment outcomes.
• Uphold ethical admissions practices and provide accurate, clear information to students and families.
• Coordinate on‑campus auditions, open houses, information sessions, accepted‑student programs, and school group visits in partnership with Admissions and campus colleagues.
• Maintain event schedules and coordinate space, staffing, registration, materials, and other logistical needs.
• Work with faculty, Facilities, and other campus partners to ensure events are prepared and appropriately supported.
• Provide on‑site coordination during events and respond to logistical issues and visitor needs.
• Coordinate event communications, attendance records, and follow‑up so participants receive timely admissions support.
• Participate in the selection, onboarding, and training of NY Admissions student workers.
• Schedule student workers and assign daily responsibilities, including campus tours, audition and event support, visitor assistance, and prospective‑student calls.
• Prepare student workers to provide accurate information and represent AMDA professionally.
• Provide ongoing direction and feedback, address performance concerns, and review time records.
• Ensure student worker coverage aligns with academic commitments, departmental needs, and approved budgets.

Conocimientos

Admissions counseling

Relationship building

Interviewing

Student advising

Caseload management

Organizational skills

Ethical admissions

CRM tools

Slate experience

Event coordination

Supervising student workers

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Herramientas

Slate CRM

Descripción del empleo

American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Admissions & Event Management to guide prospective students through admissions and enrollment and to support family communications.

You will manage a caseload, conduct interviews, coordinate NY campus admissions events, supervise student workers, and collaborate with Financial Aid and other offices to ensure a smooth, welcoming enrollment process for diverse auditioning students and families.