Assistant Director, First-Year Admissions

Position Summary

Reporting to the Campus Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions focuses on first-year student recruitment, including domestic and international students, and admissions counseling. Responsibilities also extend to cross-recruitment with other markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary admissions recruiter for undergraduate programs at the LIU Brooklyn/Post campus.
• Represent Long Island University at day and evening recruitment programs and during individual recruitment visits.
• Prepare and deliver presentations about the university and provide prospective students with information about academic programs, admission procedures, and policy.
• Present to small or large groups; conduct student interviews; provide information and guidance to prospective students and their families.
• Complete application review for prospective applicants.
• Aid with various marketing campaigns, applicant file evaluation (including secondary school, GED, and college transcripts), and a variety of administrative activities, assigned.
• Help to enhance relationships between the High School Guidance Counselors, Academic Program Coordinators, and the community.
• Counsel prospective students and their families by telephone/mail/email on admission policies and procedures and other enrollment-related information.
• Provide appropriate follow-up to all students in attendance at recruitment events while providing a high-level of customer service.
• Review applications, assist with credit evaluation, and render admission decisions in compliance with LIU’s admission policies.
• Maintain tracking information on students in all stages, from inquiry through enrolled.
• Maintain and document contact with admitted students via telephone, email, and mail.
• Prepare regular year-to-date and final progress reports for the Director.
• Represent LIU at fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events; overnight travel is required.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Freshman Admissions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in Admissions or a related field is highly desired.
• The Assistant/Associate Director must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Previous experience using PeopleSoft and Image Now systems is preferred.
• The Assistant/Associate Director must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• The Assistant/Associate Director must exhibit strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment is necessary.

Working Conditions

This position operates in an office setting, Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend hours are required. Travel to New York and specific region required.