Hybrid Undergraduate Admissions Lead

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Village of Westbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment efforts within an assigned territory on Long Island. This hybrid role allows remote work and campus presence to support enrollment objectives for the first-year class.

The assistant director will develop territory-specific strategies, build relationships with prospective students and school partners, travel for college fairs, and collaborate with academic and administrative

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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment efforts within an assigned territory on Long Island. This hybrid role allows remote work and campus presence to support enrollment objectives for the first-year class.

The assistant director will develop territory-specific strategies, build relationships with prospective students and school partners, travel for college fairs, and collaborate with academic and administrative