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Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
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Syracuse, New York
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$77K - $80K
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November 7th, 2026
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Syracuse University is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment. The role runs admissions and recruitment for the master of social work (MSW) program, which receives more than 600 applications a year, and serves as the liaison to the program's online partner. The assistant director also advises advanced-standing MSW students and handles scholarships, transfer credit, and licensure paperwork.
Highlights
- Manage the MSW admissions process from application to acceptance, including reviewing applications for the Admissions Committee, tracking applicant status, updating OnBase, and notifying students of decisions.
- Lead recruitment marketing for the program by developing publications and web content, analyzing admissions markets, and meeting prospective students at fairs, in classrooms, on military bases, and at conferences.
- Set annual recruitment goals with the Assistant Dean for Student Success and adjust strategy based on enrollment trends.
- Advise advanced-standing MSW students on course selection, sequencing, and full- or part-time status, and keep DegreeWorks records current to track degree progress.
- Manage scholarship recommendations, transfer credit evaluation, and financial aid processing, including referrals to outside funding and loan-forgiveness resources.
- Work with the program's online partner on marketing, recruitment, and application-processing support.
- Bring several years of post-degree admissions or advising experience and experience managing databases and student records systems such as OnBase and DegreeWorks; an MSW with an LMSW license is preferred, though a bachelor's degree with relevant experience is considered.
- Pay of $77,000 to $80,000.
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Job # | 043202
Department Code | 21304-2220
Department | Social Work Continuing Ed
Job Title | Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Location | Syracuse, NY
Campus | Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range | $77,000 - $80,000
Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level | S5
FLSA Status | Exempt
Hours | Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type | Full-time
Unionized Position Code | UA
Job Description | The Assistant Director of Recruiting manages the MSW admissions process end-to-end (600+ applications annually), leads strategic recruitment marketing., and serves as a liaison to the MSW online program partner, overseeing marketing, recruitment, and application-processing support functions. The Assistant Director advises advanced-standing MSW students, manages scholarship and transfer credit processes, maintains DegreeWorks records, and coordinates licensure paperwork, and provides broader academic advising and student services to enrolled MSW students.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United
Education and Experience | Education: MSW with LMSW license preferred Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience considered.
Experience: Several years of post-degree admissions/advising experience; familiarity with social work education and employment; experience managing a database and student records systems (e.g., OnBase, DegreeWorks).
Preferred: Experience and comfort in public speaking; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; marketing or vendor/partner management experience helpful given online program liaison duties.
Skills and Knowledge | Familiarity with the breadth of social work education and employment. Experience and comfort in public speaking; good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to access and monitor University admissions systems. Knowledge of MSW program admission requirements.
Responsibilities | Manage the MSW admissions process from application to acceptance (600+ applications per year), including reviewing applications in support of the Admissions Committee, tracking applicant status, notifying students of admission decisions, updating OnBase, and communicating decisions to prospective students. Recommend and implement process improvement. Lead strategic recruitment marketing for the MSW program ¿ develop recruitment publications and web content to elevate program visibility, research and analyze admissions markets and recruitment tactics, and recommend improvements to strategy. Meet with prospective students at fairs, in classrooms, on military bases, and at conferences. Establish annual recruitment goals and strategic priorities in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Student Success; monitor progress and adjust strategy based on enrollment trends. Advise advanced-standing MSW students, including course selection, sequencing, full-time/part-time status, and academic performance concerns; maintain DegreeWorks records to track degree progress.. Manage scholarship recommendations, transfer credit review and evaluation, and financial aid processing for MSW students, including distributing and collecting aid applications, recommending awards, and providing referrals to outside funding and loan-forgiveness resources.
Physical Requirements | Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable
Application Instructions | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114987
Job Posting Date | 11/02/2026
Application Deadline |
Full Consideration By |
Job Category | Staff
Message to Applicants |
Department Code | 21304-2220
Department | Social Work Continuing Ed
Job Title | Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Location | Syracuse, NY
Campus | Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range | $77,000 - $80,000
Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level | S5
FLSA Status | Exempt
Hours | Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type | Full-time
Unionized Position Code | UA
Job Description | The Assistant Director of Recruiting manages the MSW admissions process end-to-end (600+ applications annually), leads strategic recruitment marketing., and serves as a liaison to the MSW online program partner, overseeing marketing, recruitment, and application-processing support functions. The Assistant Director advises advanced-standing MSW students, manages scholarship and transfer credit processes, maintains DegreeWorks records, and coordinates licensure paperwork, and provides broader academic advising and student services to enrolled MSW students.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United
Education and Experience | Education: MSW with LMSW license preferred Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience considered.
Experience: Several years of post-degree admissions/advising experience; familiarity with social work education and employment; experience managing a database and student records systems (e.g., OnBase, DegreeWorks).
Preferred: Experience and comfort in public speaking; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; marketing or vendor/partner management experience helpful given online program liaison duties.
Skills and Knowledge | Familiarity with the breadth of social work education and employment. Experience and comfort in public speaking; good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to access and monitor University admissions systems. Knowledge of MSW program admission requirements.
Responsibilities | Manage the MSW admissions process from application to acceptance (600+ applications per year), including reviewing applications in support of the Admissions Committee, tracking applicant status, notifying students of admission decisions, updating OnBase, and communicating decisions to prospective students. Recommend and implement process improvement. Lead strategic recruitment marketing for the MSW program ¿ develop recruitment publications and web content to elevate program visibility, research and analyze admissions markets and recruitment tactics, and recommend improvements to strategy. Meet with prospective students at fairs, in classrooms, on military bases, and at conferences. Establish annual recruitment goals and strategic priorities in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Student Success; monitor progress and adjust strategy based on enrollment trends. Advise advanced-standing MSW students, including course selection, sequencing, full-time/part-time status, and academic performance concerns; maintain DegreeWorks records to track degree progress.. Manage scholarship recommendations, transfer credit review and evaluation, and financial aid processing for MSW students, including distributing and collecting aid applications, recommending awards, and providing referrals to outside funding and loan-forgiveness resources.
Physical Requirements | Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable
Application Instructions | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114987
Job Posting Date | 11/02/2026
Application Deadline |
Full Consideration By |
Job Category | Staff
Message to Applicants |
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- Women’s Opportunity Center
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- Syracuse Northeast Community Center
- Interfaith Works
- JobPlus
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- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
- InsideHigherEd.com
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