Admissions Officer, Degree Programs

Cambridge Information Group • New York, NY

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Officer, Degree Programs provides business, operational, and administrative support for graduate programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York and online. The role assists applicants throughout the admissions lifecycle, from initial inquiry through enrollment, and aims to provide a strong prospective-student experience. It reports to the Associate Director of Admissions, Degree Programs – New York.

The position serves as a point of contact for prospective students, supports application review and recruitment events, maintains admissions records, assists with scholarships, and builds working relationships across the Institute. The role requires regular weekday hybrid attendance or availability during core business hours, with evening and weekend work when necessary and travel in the tri-state area for recruitment as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to two years of previous work on a college campus required; student-held positions are accepted.
• Exceptional written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Ability to relate effectively to people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and belonging.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive student information with discretion.
• Willingness to travel in the tri-state area for recruitment efforts as required.
• Regular weekday (Monday–Friday) hybrid attendance or availability during core business hours is required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Admissions experience.
• Experience with automated database systems, including a CRM (Salesforce preferred) and a Student Information System.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students through virtual appointments, phone calls, emails, social media, information sessions, graduate fairs, and other events.
• Process applications and conduct first reviews, primarily for New York and online degree applicants.
• Support the planning, organization, and delivery of on- and off-campus recruitment events, including open days, virtual information sessions, and taster days; represent the Institute at U.S. student recruitment events.
• Provide regular analysis and reports to the Associate Director and Global Head of Admissions.
• Maintain accurate and current prospect and applicant records in admissions databases and the CRM.
• Assist with scholarships for New York and online applicants, including evaluating applications, allocating funds, and distributing awards.
• Cultivate working relationships with Institute faculty, staff, guidance counselors, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison for students with campus offices, including student services, financial services, the MA programs team, and the registrar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level