Assistant Director. Admissions

New York Institute of Technology•Village of Old Westbury, NY

20h•$65,300 - $66,300•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for its Long Island campus 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 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 Assistant Director represents the university at recruitment events, reviews applications and makes admission decisions, and communicates with prospective applicants and families throughout the enrollment process. The position works with academic and administrative partners, provides admissions support to designated departments and programs, and contributes market feedback and recommendations to improve recruitment outcomes. Extensive travel, including travel between the New York campuses, and evening and weekend work are required during the recruitment cycle. New York Institute of Technology offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions. The annual base salary range is USD $65,300 to $66,300.

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 (CBOs), 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 recruitment activity within assigned territories; 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 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 team members and academic and administrative departments on strategies to strengthen recruitment, yield, and enrollment outcomes.
Provide 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 supporting recruitment and enrollment.
Travel extensively during the recruitment cycle and between both New York campuses; work nights and weekends and 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.