Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

About the Role

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. This role involves a full range of admissions responsibilities, including establishing and strengthening a recruitment territory, representing the University to prospective students and family members, evaluating admissions applications, and contributing to the planning and implementation of admissions projects and activities. The Assistant Director is responsible for practicing good student service principles and embracing a holistic student development strategic plan.

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, providing 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.
• Assist with various marketing campaigns, applicant file evaluation (including secondary school, GED, and college transcripts), and a variety of administrative activities.
• Enhance relationships between High School Guidance Counselors, Academic Program Coordinators, and the community.
• Counsel prospective students and their families by telephone, mail, and email on admission policies, procedures, and other enrollment-related information.
• Provide appropriate follow-up to all students in attendance at recruitment events while delivering 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.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Freshman Admissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in Admissions or a related field is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience using PeopleSoft and Image Now systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment.

Schedule

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