Associate Admissions Director jobs in New York

This position has a primary focus on domestic, first year undergraduate student recruitment and admissions counseling. There will also be some cross-recruitment with other markets, including but not limited to International, Transfer and Graduate Admissions. It incorporates a full range of admissions responsibilities including establishing and strengthening a recruitment territory, representing the University to school counselors, prospective students and family members, evaluating admissions applications, and contributing to the planning and implementation of admissions projects and activities. The position is located on the Post campus but the Assistant Director will represent the Post, Brooklyn and Global campuses of LIU. The Assistant Director is responsible for practicing good student service principles and embracing a holistic student development strategic plan. This position requires an understanding of best practices in higher education and admissions. Admissions staff will act as advocates, advisers, and counselors. The Assistant Director is required to understand educational systems including but not limited to secondary schools (U.S. based and international); community colleges; associate and baccalaureate degrees; and post-bac/post doc programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for having a sensitivity to adolescent and college-student development.

Principal Responsibilities:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

Experience in Admissions or a related field is highly desired. The Assistant Director must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Previous experience using PeopleSoft and Image Now systems is preferred. The Assistant Director must possess excellent written and oral communications skills. Additionally, the Assistant Director must exhibit strong interpersonal and time management skills. Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment is necessary.

Working Conditions:

This position operates in an office setting, Monday through Friday; however, frequent evening and weekend hours are required. Travel within New York and out-of-state is required.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.