Senior Director, Undergraduate Admissions Growth

LIM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College Closed for Summer Fridays

Tuition Remission or Tuition Exchange

6 Weeks of Paid Holidays

Birthday Day to Celebrate yourBirthday

2-4 weeks of vacation based on tenure;

7 sick days annually

Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Help

Job summary

LIM College in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Director of Admissions Recruitment to lead undergraduate and online recruitment strategies and a high-performing team. The role reports to the VP of Admissions and focuses on planning, outreach, events, and enrollment growth across campuses and online programs.

You will supervise Admissions Counselors, manage territories, travel, and partnerships with schools and programs, while optimizing the admissions funnel with data-driven tactics and

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive admissions experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in undergraduate admissions and recruitment, with demonstrated success in achieving enrollment goals.
• Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring staff.
• Working knowledge of first-year and transfer recruitment practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Slate preferred).
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally and to work evenings and weekends during peak recruitment seasons.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Admissions Counselors and recruitment staff; set clear expectations for daily, weekly, and seasonal recruitment activity; and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Conduct regular individual and team meetings and performance reviews; coach staff on admissions counseling, communication, and relationship-building; and address underperformance through active coaching and management.
• Onboard and train new counselors on recruitment processes, systems (Slate), and expectations, and reinforce best practices in CRM usage, communication, and time management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and student-centered service, and support the professional development of staff.
• Develop and execute an annual undergraduate recruitment plan with defined goals, territories, travel, budget, and tactics for first-year and transfer populations.
• Manage territory assignments and recruitment travel, including high school visits, college fairs, and school counselor relations; evaluate territory performance and adjust as needed.
• Lead transfer recruitment, including community college partnerships and articulation agreements in collaboration with Academic Affairs.
• Plan and execute on-campus and virtual recruitment events (Open House, Accepted Students Day, campus visits, info sessions).
• Cultivate relationships with school counselors, community-based organizations, and pre-college and pipeline programs for qualified applicants.
• Support recruitment for online undergraduate programs in coordination with the Director of Online Admissions.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

LIM College in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Director of Admissions Recruitment to lead undergraduate and online recruitment strategies and a high-performing team. The role reports to the VP of Admissions and focuses on planning, outreach, events, and enrollment growth across campuses and online programs.

You will supervise Admissions Counselors, manage territories, travel, and partnerships with schools and programs, while optimizing the admissions funnel with data-driven tactics and