Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, 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.

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New York Institute of Technology New York City’s campus is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work remotely and from the New York City campus in accordance with New York Tech policy. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and executing territory specific recruitment strategies, building relationships with prospective students and key school and community partners, and contributing to enrollment objectives for the first-year class. The position will also support broader recruitment, yield, and enrollment initiatives across New YorkTech.

• Manage recruitment activities within assigned territories in alignment with the strategic recruitment plan. Represent New York Tech at community colleges, college fairs, transfer events, on-site admissions programs, and other undergraduate recruitment activities. Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, advisors, faculty, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with community colleges and other partner institutions to strengthen student pipelines, identify enrollment opportunities, and increase awareness of New York Tech’s programs, pathways, and resources. 
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment activity within assigned territories and provide feedback, recommendations, and market insights to support enrollment strategies and identify opportunities for growth.
• Conduct and participate in virtual and on-campus recruitment and yield events, including Information Sessions, Transfer Days, Open Houses, Transfer Fairs, TransferCredit Clinics, Admitted Student Days and on-site admissions events across New York Tech campuses.
• Review applications within assigned queues and make admission decisions in accordance with established enrollment policies and procedures. Evaluate  applicants participating in on-site admissions events and communicate admission decisions and next steps in a timely manner.
• Engage prospective and admitted students throughout the enrollment process through email, telephone outreach, events, and other targeted communication strategies to support application completion, enrollment, and yield efforts. 
• Serve as a resource to prospective and admitted students regarding transfer credit, program requirements, application requirements, enrollment steps, and other aspects of the transition to New York Tech. 
• Collaborate with transfer credit evaluation, academic advising, academic departments, and other campus partners to address undergraduate admissions questions and facilitate a smooth transition from admission through enrollment. 
• Serve as a liaison to designated academic departments, programs, community colleges, and other institutional partners, providing admissions support and facilitating communication as needed. 
• Participate in the development and promotion of articulation agreements, transfer pathways, joint admissions initiatives, and other institutional partnerships that support undergraduate enrollment. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective and admitted undergraduate students, families, counselors, college partners, and other constituents while representing New York Tech in a professional and knowledgeable manner. 
• Review and interpret transfer credit evaluations for prospective and admitted students, assist students and college partners with questions regarding the application of transfer credits toward degree requirements, and collaborate with the appropriate academic and evaluation offices to resolve discrepancies or concerns and ensure a clear understanding of transfer credit outcomes. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Transfer Admissions.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; previous admissions experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
• Must be available to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary.
• A valid drivers’ license is required.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration

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.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.