New York University
Assistant Director, Admissions Processing
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Hybrid - New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$70K - $85K
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Enrollment
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May 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring an Assistant Director, Admissions Processing. This role supervises the shipping and receiving functions for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, managing the flow of incoming mail and applicant credentials for approximately 50,000 annual applications. The position also oversees a staff of nearly 20 employees and coordinates mailings and inventory management for admissions-related materials.
Highlights
- Supervise shipping, receiving, and processing of applicant credentials and mail for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Manage a full-time and student staff of nearly 20 personnel.
- Coordinate mailings for the Marketing, Communications, & Visitor Relations team targeting schools and community organizations.
- Maintain inventory of publications, mailing materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Require Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant high-volume processing experience.
- Strong communication, supervisory, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Annual base salary range: $70,000 to $84,700.
- Serve as liaison between NYU, delivery personnel, mailing vendors, and NYU Mail Services.
- Work within University Enrollment Management department, specifically Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Assistant Director, Admissions Processing Full Description
Position Summary: This position serves as the chief staff member responsible for all supervising the shipping and receiving functions for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He/she supervises the flow of incoming mail for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including all applicant credentials and inquiries about admission to NYU. He/She: serves as the liaison between NYU and delivery personnel and mailing vendors; coordinates the receipt of all packages and delivered materials; coordinates the pick-up of mail with NYU Mail Services; and coordinates an orderly processing of all received packages and materials. The position works to ensure that all applicant credentials are processed accordingly and supervises a full-time and student staff of nearly 20 personnel assigned to open mail and process applicant credentials associated with roughly 50,000 annual applications for admission. He/she coordinates mailings for the Marketing, Communications, & Visitor Relations team - including the coordination of mailings to schools, community-based organizations, and especially young student inquiries. He/she also manages the inventory of all publications, mailing materials (e.g. letterhead, envelopes, etc.), equipment, and supplies needed to serve one of the largest independent university applicant pools in the United States.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination. Experience managing processing functions at a high volume capacity.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to communicate with a diverse population verbally and in writing. Ability to supervise staff. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to thrive in a high volume organization with critical deadlines.
Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $84,700.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination. Experience managing processing functions at a high volume capacity.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to communicate with a diverse population verbally and in writing. Ability to supervise staff. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to thrive in a high volume organization with critical deadlines.
Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $84,700.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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