Associate Director of Admissions
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Direct Reports: Enrollment Coordinator (Permanent), Seasonal Staff Member (Seasonal)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Purpose
The Associate Director of Admissions serves as a key leader within the admissions department,
contributing to the yield of applicants across the Bank Street graduate portfolio, overseeing
critical operational workflows and driving digital engagement strategies that enhance the
institution’s recruitment reach. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of online
and on-campus recruitment and yield events and maintains a high level of authority in the
selection and evaluation of the incoming cohort.
Key Responsibilities
● Admissions Leadership & Strategy: Support the development and execution of
strategic recruitment plans to meet enrollment targets. Collaborate with internal
stakeholders (academic departments, financial aid, student services) to ensure a
seamless applicant experience. Represent the institution at recruitment events, college
fairs, high school visits, and virtual sessions. Analyze admissions data and trends to
inform outreach strategies and improve yield rates.
● Application Review & Decisioning: Act as a primary reader for applications; evaluate
candidate files against institutional standards and make final admissions determinations
in partnership with program directors.
● Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the Enrollment Coordinator and seasonal
staff, ensuring high performance and professional development. Oversee the admissions
work of student ambassadors, collaborating with their supervisor on workload and
alignment.
● Events Management: Lead the planning and execution of online and on-campus
admissions events, including open houses, information sessions, webinars, and yield
programs. Cultivate and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders (faculty,
academic departments, student services, and marketing teams) to ensure cohesive
programming and alignment with institutional goals. Ensure participant experience is
centered in all communications and during the event. Oversee all aspects of event
delivery, including logistics, communications, and attendee experience, while ensuring a
high level of professionalism and brand consistency. Implement structured post-event
follow-up strategies to convert interest into applications and maximize yield from event
participation.
● Digital Content Leadership: Develop and manage video and other digital assets for
recruitment; collaborate with Marketing/Strategic Communications on social media
engagement to support event promotion and other recruitment. Collaborate with
marketing and communications teams to maintain brand consistency.
● Partner Program Management: Act as the primary lead for partner programs,
maintaining high-level relationships and ensuring program-specific admissions goals are
met. Lead regular stakeholder meetings to ensure timelines are being met, there is
alignment across internal and external constituencies, and proactively problem solve.
● Operations Oversight: Oversee the transcript collection process, ensuring accuracy,
data integrity, and timely processing to reduce bottlenecks in the application review
cycle.
Qualifications
● A bachelor’s degree is required.
● A valid driver’s license is required.
● Ability to participate in recruitment travel throughout the year
● Must have 3-5 years of relevant work experience; experience in recruitment, admissions,
or student services is preferred.
● Experience with Slate (Technolutions) is preferred.
● Information sessions typically take place in the evenings and are a necessary part of the
role - candidates must be able to do some work in the evenings for these and other
events.
● Unless working an event, work days are Monday through Friday and typically 9 am to 5
pm with three days in the office.
● Ability to connect authentically with prospective students and diverse audiences.
● Collaborative mindset with a proactive, results-oriented approach.
● Works independently and takes ownership of tasks, acts as a proactive problem-solver
focused on business goals, and collaborates effectively as part of a cohesive team.
● Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
● Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
● Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
● Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
● Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing
platforms).
● Demonstrated project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects in
a fast-paced environment adhering to deadlines.
Recommended Salary: $88,000 - $92,000
