Assistant Dean of Admissions

Syracuse, NY • Full-time • Permanent

About the role

The Assistant Dean of Admissions is a senior leader on the dean’s leadership team. This position works closely with the Dean and has leadership responsibilities for Student Relationship Management (SRM) and Communications, the Campus Visit Experience, and management of regional admissions staff. The Assistant Dean plays a critical role in developing the Office of Admissions Strategic Plan, preparing annual reports, and representing the University to various constituents, including prospective students and parents, counselors, alumni, agencies, vendors, and other professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Serve as a senior leader within the recruitment team, shaping and directing strategy for assigned territories and populations. Represent the University at major visitation events, high-profile prospective family and special-interest candidate meetings, and other high-visibility engagements requiring polished, senior-level representation. Plan and execute recruitment travel for designated schools, including school visits, college fairs, case study programs, and special programming involving faculty, alumni, parents, and current students. Review applications for admission for a designated student population. Participate as a key contributor in shaping the entering class to meet the undergraduate enrollment goals of the University.
• Leadership: Provide management, direction, and strategic vision to the Student Relationship Management (SRM) Team, Campus Visit Experience Team, and Regional Admissions Team, aligning each function’s goals with the University’s broader enrollment strategy. Set performance expectations, develop staff capacity, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration across teams.
• Strategy: Serve as a member of the Dean’s senior leadership team, contributing substantively to strategic planning, policy development, and long-range enrollment goals. Bring expertise and leadership to marketing and communications strategy and to the continued innovation and enhancement of the Campus Visit and Virtual Visit experiences, ensuring these engagements meaningfully connect with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other key stakeholders while reinforcing the University’s brand and enrollment priorities.
• Professional Development: Create and execute a staff development plan to support staff members at every level of the organization, addressing office expectations, enhancing individual skills, professional knowledge, and providing individualized mentoring support.
• Other position-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Foster relationships with school counselors and recruit students from designated high schools.
• Assist with the review of applications.