Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Details•Troy, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions provides hands-on management of key first-year recruitment projects, supports application evaluation processes, and represents RPI within assigned recruitment territories focused on high school outreach and first-year student recruitment. This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Regular weekend and evening availability is required during fall recruitment and spring yield seasons. Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience working in an admissions office at a postsecondary educational institution.
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Slate or similar CRM proficiency including query writing, communication management, and reading workflow execution
Familiarity with CRM dashboards, territory analytics, and enrollment funnel metrics (conversion rates, melt rates, yield rates)
Demonstrated ability to articulate STEM curricular pathways including engineering, computer science, physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics, and to advise prospective students and families on prerequisite preparation and major selection at a research-intensive institution
Familiarity with AP, IB, A-Level, and dual enrollment evaluation standards in STEM disciplines

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, especially graduate or undergraduate admissions
Valid driver's license.
Banner Student Information System (SIS) experience preferred , including familiarity with student records management, admissions processing, registration functions, academic records, reporting, and data entry within a higher education environment.
Ability to navigate and utilize Banner effectively to support admissions and enrollment operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Recruits prospective first-year students in assigned regions, representing RPI at high schools, college fairs, and community events.
Conducts holistic reviews of first-year application files, serves on admission committees, and evaluates performance using analytics.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with high school counselors in assigned territories.
Supports yield programming, including admitted student communications, yield event staffing, and deposit conversion activities.
Advises prospective honors candidates and Medalist Program nominees in assigned territories.
Leads major recruitment initiatives and special projects with increasing responsibility for program development.
Trains counselor-level staff on recruitment techniques and application evaluation standards, develops recruitment protocols, and contributes to communication strategy.
Contributes territory-specific content to recruitment communications in partnership with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Identifies and registers for high school open house events and college night programs within the assigned territory, coordinating logistics including registration deadlines, event schedules, booth setup, and materials.
Supports campus recruitment events, including required evening and weekend programming.
May serve as a school liaison for underrepresented populations in STEM and students with disabilities, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.