Assistant Director, Admissions

NYU • New York, NY

9h • $70,000 - $82,500

About The Position

Advise students, families, and school counselors on admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, and financial support opportunities at NYU Abu Dhabi. conduct school visits; host information sessions and events designed for target audiences; attend education fairs to increase the visibility of NYU Abu Dhabi and meet prospective students; and collaborate with and support the recruiting efforts of NYU's global partnership with the Institute of International Education. Lead in the cultivation of relationships with key constituents in schools and community organizations. Play an integral role in evaluating and recommending applicants for admission to NYU's campuses, with a primary focus on the evaluation and selection of candidates for NYU Abu Dhabi. The incumbent will be part of the NYU Abu Dhabi Admissions team, contributing to NYUAD’s strategic enrollment objectives through targeted recruitment and evaluation. The incumbent will also be a member of the Global Team located in New York, contributing to the development of our international credential review process. In this capacity, the incumbent will develop and provide guidance to NYU’s tri-campus admissions staff on international credentials. International and domestic travel, and evening and weekend work, will be required. Please note this is a three-year fixed-term position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years admissions or student services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to market NYU independently.
• Familiarity with online application review technology (e.g., Slate) and ability to evaluate a high volume of applications for admissions.
• Extensive travel and weekend hours required.
• Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Arabic speaker

Responsibilities

• Advise students, families, and school counselors on admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, and financial support opportunities at NYU Abu Dhabi.
• Conduct school visits.
• Host information sessions and events designed for target audiences.
• Attend education fairs to increase the visibility of NYU Abu Dhabi and meet prospective students.
• Collaborate with and support the recruiting efforts of NYU's global partnership with the Institute of International Education.
• Lead in the cultivation of relationships with key constituents in schools and community organizations.
• Play an integral role in evaluating and recommending applicants for admission to NYU's campuses, with a primary focus on the evaluation and selection of candidates for NYU Abu Dhabi.
• Contribute to the development of our international credential review process.
• Develop and provide guidance to NYU’s tri-campus admissions staff on international credentials.

What This Job Offers

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