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Assistant Director, International Admissions
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Position Number: 2787723
Location: Old Westbury, NY
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director, International Admissions

Overview
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. Nearly 110,000 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.

Responsibilities
New York Tech is currently seeking an Assistant Director, International Admissions. This can be considered for a hybrid/remote position with flexibility of working remotely and in our NYC or Old Westbury offices as in line with NYTech policy.

Reporting to the Associate Director of International Admissions, the Assistant Director will play a critical role in assisting New York Tech with meeting international undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals through recruitment and outreach, application review, marketing initiatives and other activities. Specific recruitment territories will be assigned by the direct supervisor. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Assist in the creation and execution of the strategic international enrollment management plan for an assigned territory, which includes:
- Analyzing and using data to develop a recruitment strategy;
- Participating in virtual and in-person recruitment initiatives both domestically and internationally (International travel will be contingent upon U.S. and University travel guidelines as related to COVID-19);
- Coordinating in-person and virtual information sessions/meetings;
- Building and maintaining relationships with international college counselors, schools, overseas government agencies, recruitment agents and other external constituents to market and promote New York Tech
- Staying current on international enrollment trends and strategies

Advise prospective international students from inquiry to enrollment about New York Techs undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the application process, VISA regulations and university programs and services.
Review international first year and transfer applications/academic credentials to render admission decisions; coordinate with academic departments to manage their review of applications and supporting documents where necessary.
Assist in communication plan development as well as direct communication campaigns/follow up strategies to secure application documents and other needed credentials.
Aid in the development of marketing initiatives that help support the growth of international enrollment (i.e.: marketing/social media ideas, student engagement campaigns, etc.)
Participate in and support New York Tech on-campus and virtual events including first-year, transfer, and graduate events. These include evening and/or weekend open houses and admitted student events throughout the academic year.
Maintain a schedule for and conduct one-on-one virtual and in-person appointments with students.
Act as a liaison between admissions and other intern al departments including International Education, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Registrar, Bursar, etc.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing a functional knowledge of other admissions areas (i.e.: First Year, Transfer and Graduate) through participation in cross training events for the purposes of attending events, reading applications and communicating with potential students, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Bachelors degree is required.
At least one year of Admissions or higher education experience is preferred.
Candidates must also be able to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and an interest in learning to use Social Media Platforms for marketing and engagement purposes.
Knowledge of Peoplesoft or other student information systems is preferred.
Qualified candidates should have excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, critical thinking and prioritizing skills. Attention to detail and confidentiality is integral.
This position will require evening and weekend work as well as travel to recruitment events and travel to other New York Tech campuses. A valid drivers license and passport are required.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

The health and safety of our community is the highest priority. As such, New York Institute of Technology is requiring all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable law.

To apply, visit https://careers-nyit.icims.com/jobs/2513/assistant-director%2c-international-admissions/job?in_iframe=1