Assistant Director, Admissions & Financial Aid
About The Position
The Assistant Director, Admissions & Financial Aid is a highly visible position responsible for increasing awareness and building enthusiasm for NYU Silver School of Social Work through student recruitment initiatives, specialized events, and financial aid/scholarship opportunities. The AD will assist in developing and executing student recruitment, communication, and yield plans, cultivate and steward lasting positive relationships with constituents at various college campuses, like-minded organizations, with prospective students and their families. This role will support the application management process that includes managing a distinct set of applications, oversee the front-facing merit-based and named scholarship process, and manage all communications related to financial assistance for applicants and students. This is a fixed-term position with an initial one-year appointment, subject to renewal thereafter.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area
- 5+ years of experience in a college of university setting with preference for experience in a financial aid office
- Excellent skills in problem solving, resolving complex application issues.
- Willingness to perform a wide range of tasks and adapting administrative applications to systems of automated information management.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in a related area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
