Senior Director, Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University invites applications for a Senior Director, Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions. This role leads the Undergraduate Admissions team, shaping the annual plan to recruit and yield best-fit applications across NYU’s 10 undergraduate schools in New York.

You will design strategies, oversee staff, analyze data to improve recruitment, manage high school outreach, virtual programming, and partnerships, and collaborate with GEMSS leadership to optimize processes and events for

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in undergraduate admissions or equivalent.
• Experience managing staff in admissions or academic setting.
• Strong data analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build relationships and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Undergraduate Admissions team and annual recruitment plan.
• Design, execute, and improve plan to recruit best-fit applications.
• Oversee departmental services supporting the full admissions lifecycle.
• Analyze data and modify recruitment and yield strategies.
• Partner with NYU-based schools and leadership to optimize processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Relationship management

Staff leadership

Strategic problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions leads the Undergraduate Admissions (UGA) team in building a positive experience, awareness, interest, and connections with prospective NYU students and other constituents through recruitment, customer service, events, relationship management, Alumni engagement, parent engagement, and student onboarding. Design, execute, and improve an annual plan to recruit and yield best-fit applications to the 10 undergraduate schools and colleges in New York in support of the University’s admissions goals. Alongside leadership, delegate work and provide oversight and support for Undergraduate Admissions, including management of departmental services to ensure all processes, training, and systems effectively support the full admission lifecycle. Make recommendations to leadership to modify recruitment and yield strategies as well as relevant admissions policies and procedures based on data analysis. Oversee outreach to high schools, virtual programming, recruitment initiatives, and partnership development as well as liaise with internal GEMSS leadership to assess and recommend better and more efficient processes and events for recruitment and yield. Partner with recruitment leads at the 10 NY-based undergraduate schools (including high-level consultants) to improve recruitment outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree Required Experience: 7+ years progressively responsible professional experience with undergraduate administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include previous experience in managing staff, and in an admissions office or academic setting including student recruitment, financial aid or student life. Preferred Experience: 10+ years progressively responsible professional experience with undergraduate administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Valid driver’s license. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and strategic problem solving skills. Strong data analysis and technical skills with experience in developing actionable recommendations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships. Ability to manage, lead and mentor staff.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $135,000.00 to USD $175,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.