Director of Graduate Admissions

New York Institute of Technology • Old Westbury, NY

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information, visit nyit.edu. Reporting to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, New York Tech's New York campuses seek a Director of Graduate Admission, who will create and execute a strategic recruitment plan, specifically geared towards impacting graduate enrollment goals at the institution. This role is considered a hybrid/remote position that offers the flexibility of working remotely and may require travel to New York City and Long Island campuses, in line with NYTech policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is a preferred
• Five to eight years of graduate admissions experience is preferred. At least five to eight years of experience in recruitment or customer service a plus.
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills as well as superior attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; experience working in student information systems (Peoplesoft) and customer relationship management systems (Slate).
• Must possess the ability to build relationships with stakeholders as it relates to graduate and international recruitment, including feeder schools, educational agencies and external organizations.
• Five or more years of proven experience sales or outreach in a fast-paced, goal-oriented operation is essential.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, patience, the ability to work under pressure and multitasking skills are critical to the position.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate recruitment experience is a plus, as is experience in the training and management of admissions counselors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy plan to meet admission goals, primarily at New York campuses.
• Using internal and external data, provide annual assessment of effectiveness of enrollment strategies and provide periodic reports and ongoing recommendations.
• Manage a team of graduate advisors who are responsible for recruiting and enrolling students into graduate programs.
• Develop, in conjunction with Deans, partnership opportunities with regional businesses.
• Oversee and participate in recruitment travel and events, including graduate fairs, corporate events, conferences and other opportunities to engage prospective students. Travel to all NY campuses is required. Support on-campus recruitment events including Open Houses, Admitted Student Days and virtual events.
• Partner collaboratively with academic departments to create engaging admissions events and experiences for prospective students.
• Serve as a leader in Graduate Recruitment, sharing best practices with departments, schools and key constituents within the university.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees