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Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New York, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $93K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ October 19th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring an Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions for the Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The role manages undergraduate and graduate admissions and recruitment, overseeing the student pipeline from initial inquiry through application review, admission, and enrollment. The associate director also leads and supports the recruitment staff and works with faculty, staff, and external partners to shape admissions strategy.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the nursing college's enrollment objectives and institutional priorities.
  • Oversee the student pipeline from first inquiry through application review, admission, and enrollment for undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Lead, direct, and support the recruitment staff, drawing on previous experience managing and mentoring staff.
  • Interpret and present enrollment and demographic data to guide admissions strategy, initiatives, and goals.
  • Recruit applicants from varied backgrounds and cultures while building relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners.
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible higher education admissions and recruitment experience, plus a bachelor's degree in student personnel, education, administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Preferred proficiency in the Slate and PeopleSoft admissions platforms, and experience in a nursing school or highly ranked health sciences program.
  • Hybrid schedule with 60% to 80% of time on site in New York City.
  • Base salary range of $77,000 to $92,952.20 per year.

Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions Full Description

Position Summary: Manage undergraduate and graduate admissions and recruitment for NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, providing strategic and operational leadership to attract and enroll a high-caliber, diverse, and inclusive student community. Oversees the student pipeline from initial inquiry through application review, admission, and enrollment, while providing leadership, direction, and support to recruitment staff. Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with enrollment objectives and institutional priorities. Leads short- and long-term enrollment planning efforts, evaluates recruitment initiatives and outcomes, and collaborates with key stakeholders to shape and advance admissions strategies, initiatives, and goals. Qualifications: Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in student Personnel, Education, Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Student Personnel, Education, Administration, or a related field.

Required Experience:
5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education admissions and recruitment. Must include previous experience in managing, leading, and mentoring staff.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of higher education admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management systems. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data on enrollment and demographics. Proven ability to connect with and recruit individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills, with a track record of building positive relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency in admissions and CRM platforms, specifically Slate and PeopleSoft. Experience in a nursing school or highly ranked health sciences program.
Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $92,952.20. 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. 

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