Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive, and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines—global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business comprises the university’s three accredited business schools: The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. The College delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional business programs, creating a collaborative, comprehensive business management program that preserves the excellence of all three schools while uniting the faculty and students. The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation, with 145 research faculty and nearly 2,900 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The College has a collection of areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution and an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—both within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and within Cornell University (including Cornell Tech). Enrollment representatives within Cornell’s colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate and partner with the Enrollment Division to accomplish the University’s enrollment goals. The Office of Undergraduate and Specialized Master’s Programs Admissions plays a vital role in attracting high‑quality applicants to the SC Johnson College of Business. Each year, our undergraduate business programs draw approximately 8,000 applications, yielding nearly 500 new Cornell students. Our admissions team is collaborative, energetic, and deeply committed to identifying top‑tier talent while fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for implementing and leading off‑campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students. In partnership with the Associate Director, this role develops and executes recruitment plans that strengthen relationships with targeted high schools, community‑based organizations, and business‑focused academic programs to increase awareness of the College’s offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with two to four years of work experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work effectively with prospective students, parents, faculty, senior staff, alumni, industry leaders, and outside organizations.
• Outgoing, energetic individuals with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Position requires considerable independent judgement, decision making, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to plan and manage activities to an established budget, and to report on a regular basis.
• Ability to travel and to plan travel for others.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in college recruitment, and/or college admissions
• Experience with social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
• Experience with Slate or PeopleSoft
• Fluency in language other than English

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead off‑campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students.
• Build and maintain relationships with targeted high schools, community‑based organizations (CBOs), and business‑focused academic programs to increase awareness and applications.
• Plan and manage outreach activities to engage high school students and cultivate interest in the SC Johnson College of Business.
• Conduct 2–4 weeks of annual travel to priority regions for recruitment events and high‑school engagement.
• Develop programs and outreach for guidance counselors and influencers who support targeted student populations.
• Serve as co‑advisor to the Dyson and Nolan Student Ambassador programs.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and engagement for approximately 40 student ambassadors.
• Support ambassador involvement in admissions events, recruitment, and yield activities.
• Review 1,000+ undergraduate and transfer applications each year across a designated domestic and international territory.
• Contribute to a culture of belonging by communicating across differences, demonstrating empathy and respect, and supporting a healthy, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay .
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards .
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell

What This Job Offers

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