Assistant Director, Admissions

New York Institute of Technology•Old Westbury, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology’s Long Island campus is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This hybrid position allows work remotely and from the Long Island campus in accordance with New York Tech’s policy. The Assistant Director develops and executes territory-specific recruitment strategies, builds relationships with prospective students and school and community partners, and contributes to first-year enrollment objectives. The role also supports broader recruitment, yield, and enrollment initiatives across New York Tech. The position includes representing the university at recruitment events, reviewing applications and making admission decisions, supporting applicants and families throughout the enrollment process, and collaborating with academic and administrative partners. The Assistant Director must be willing to travel extensively during the recruitment cycle, travel between New York campuses, and work nights and weekends to support recruitment events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
Must be available to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Previous admissions experience is preferred.

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, and other stakeholders, providing accurate and timely information about New York Tech and its programs.
Present PowerPoint slides to audiences of varying sizes at the Long Island or New York City campus and in high school classrooms and auditoriums.
Monitor and evaluate territory recruitment activity; 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 at 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 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.
Collaborate with admissions colleagues 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 professionally and knowledgeably.
Participate in professional associations and relevant state, regional, and national events to strengthen institutional visibility and develop relationships that support recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
Travel extensively during the recruitment cycle and between both New York campuses, and work nights and weekends to support on-campus recruitment events, including Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, and Information Sessions.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Admissions.