Assistant Director of Admissions

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Admissions Advisor to guide students, families, and counselors through policies, procedures, and programs. The role includes hosting information sessions, visiting schools, and participating in education fairs to promote NYU and its global partnerships.

The position requires 2+ years in university admissions, proficiency with Slate, and strong communication and public speaking skills. Extensive travel and evening/weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of university admissions or related experience.
• 2+ years experience evaluating international credentials.
• Experience recruiting students for a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to market NYU independently.
• Familiarity with Slate and evaluating high-volume applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise students, families, and school counselors on admissions policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct school visits, information sessions, and events for target audiences.
• Attend education fairs to raise NYU visibility and support NYUAD partnerships.
• Cultivate relationships with schools, community organizations, and agencies in assigned regions.
• Evaluate applicants for admission with focus on NYU Abu Dhabi selections.
• Serve on the Global Undergraduate Admissions Team and support credential review processes.
• Travel internationally and work evenings/weekends as required.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Marketing ability

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Position Summary

Advise students, families, and school counselors on admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, and financial support opportunities. Conduct school visits, host information sessions and events designed for target audiences, attend education fairs to increase the visibility of NYU Abu Dhabi and meet prospective students, and support the recruiting efforts of NYUAD's global partnership with the Institute of International Education. Lead in the cultivation of relationships with key constituents in schools, community organizations, and governmental agencies in assigned regions. Play an integral role in evaluating and recommending applicants for admission to NYU's campuses, with a primary focus on the evaluation and selection of candidates for NYU Abu Dhabi. Serve as a member of the Global Undergraduate Admissions Team, contributing to the development, training and implementation of our international credential review process. Develop and provide guidance to NYU's tri‑campus admissions staff on international credentials. International and domestic travel, and evening and weekend work, will be required.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: 2+ years of university admissions or related experience.

• 2+ years experience evaluating international credentials.
• Experience recruiting students for a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. Ability to market NYU independently. Extensive travel and weekend hours required. Driver's license required. Familiarity with online application review technology (Slate) and ability to evaluate a high volume of applications for admissions.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. NYU considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.