Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions to implement and lead off-campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and business-focused academic programs to increase awareness and applications. The Assistant Director will plan and manage outreach activities, conduct recruitment travel, develop programs for guidance counselors, and serve as a co-advisor to the Dyson and Nolan Student Ambassador programs. Additionally, the role includes reviewing over 1,000 undergraduate and transfer applications annually and contributing to a culture of belonging and an inclusive work environment. This is a full-time, three-year fixed-term position based in Ithaca, NY, with hybrid work flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with two to four years of work experience or equivalent combination.
Strong team orientation and ability to work effectively with prospective students, parents, faculty, senior staff, alumni, industry leaders, and outside organizations.
Outgoing, energetic individuals with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Position requires considerable independent judgement, decision making, and a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to plan and manage activities to an established budget, and to report on a regular basis.
Ability to travel and to plan travel for others.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in college recruitment, and/or college admissions
Experience with social media.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
Experience with Slate or PeopleSoft
Fluency in language other than English

Responsibilities

Implement and lead off-campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students.
Build and maintain relationships with targeted high schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), and business-focused academic programs to increase awareness and applications.
Plan and manage outreach activities to engage high school students and cultivate interest in the SC Johnson College of Business.
Conduct 2–4 weeks of annual travel to priority regions for recruitment events and high-school engagement.
Develop programs and outreach for guidance counselors and influencers who support targeted student populations.
Serve as co-advisor to the Dyson and Nolan Student Ambassador programs.
Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and engagement for approximately 40 student ambassadors.
Support ambassador involvement in admissions events, recruitment, and yield activities.
Review 1,000+ undergraduate and transfer applications each year across a designated domestic and international territory.
Contribute to a culture of belonging by communicating across differences, demonstrating empathy and respect, and supporting a healthy, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program