Associate Director of Admissions

New York University • New York, NY

7d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for undergraduate admissions processing, data infrastructure, systems, and international credential workflows supporting NYU Abu Dhabi. Serve as a senior member of the undergraduate admissions leadership team, offering expertise and recommendations on admissions operations, technology, data governance, and process improvements in support of the University's strategic enrollment goals. Lead professional staff and collaborate across NYU Abu Dhabi, New York, and global University partners to ensure effective admissions operations, data integrity, and consistent processes throughout the applicant lifecycle. Attend training, events, and team activities at NYU Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE, up to four times per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in university admissions operations, application processing, and CRM database management, including experience with secondary education, university advising, international education, or U.S. liberal arts-style programs.
• Experience with CRM system administration, complex data management, developing reports for senior leadership, staff management, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate knowledge of admissions application processing, with a focus on application documentation and database administration.
• Familiarity with enrollment management practices and data-informed decision-making.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse audiences across nationalities and cultural contexts and manage external partnerships.
• Willingness to travel internationally several times per year.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Data Science, User Experience (UX), Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience overseeing international credential processing, including ECE, IB, A-Levels, and national exams, and global vendor management.
• SQL database language.
• Deep technical expertise in Slate CRM workflow design, relational databases, and higher education Student Information Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Advanced analytical capability with query building, reporting tools, and business intelligence; SQL language proficiency preferred.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise judgment independently under critical deadlines.
• High awareness of global data privacy laws, compliance standards, and international student onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for undergraduate admissions processing, data infrastructure, systems, and international credential workflows.
• Advise on admissions operations, technology, data governance, and process improvements to support strategic enrollment goals.
• Lead professional staff.
• Collaborate across NYU Abu Dhabi, New York, and global University partners.
• Support effective admissions operations, data integrity, and consistent processes throughout the applicant lifecycle.
• Attend training, events, and team activities at NYU Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, UAE, up to four times per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager