Assistant Director of Admissions

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic, first-year undergraduate student recruitment and admissions counseling.
• Meet enrollment goals by establishing and strengthening recruitment territories.
• Represent the University at high school college fairs, visits, open houses, and other recruitment events.
• Counsel prospective students and families via office visits, telephone, Zoom, and email regarding academic programs and admissions policies.
• Review applications and render admissions and scholarship decisions.
• Develop recruitment strategies, including targeting specific schools and tracking progress.
• Foster relationships with high school guidance counselors and recruitment partners.
• Assist in the planning and execution of on- and off-campus yield events.
• Prepare regular reports for the Director of Campus Admissions to monitor applicant status and project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively, including frequent overnight travel and evening/weekend work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Previous experience in Admissions or a related field.
• Experience using PeopleSoft and ImageNow systems.

About the Company

Long Island University (LIU) is a major metropolitan university with a historic and scholarly presence. The LIU Post campus offers a scenic, 350+ acre environment on Long Island's Gold Coast, providing students with a small-school feel backed by the resources of a large university, including Division I athletics and award-winning academic programs.