Assistant Director for Graduate Admission, Liberal Arts, Social Research, & Professional Studies

Reporting to the Senior Director for Liberal Arts, Social Research & Professional Studies Admission for The New School, the Assistant Director will manage the day-to-day communication activities for the New School for Social Research (NSSR) and Schools of Public Engagement (SPE) graduate programs as well as represent The New School’s full range of graduate degree program offerings at recruitment events on and off campus. To achieve enrollment goals, the successful individual will work closely with faculty, administrators, current and prospective students at the NSSR and SPE. This position will assist in all phases of the recruitment/admission process.

This position is based at our NYC campus and requires extensive travel throughout the United States, and potential for international travel as planned. The incumbent must be flexible to work weekends and evenings during high travel season and other high volume admission times. 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents New School for Social Research (NSSR) and Schools of Public Engagement as well as The New School graduate programs in a full range of recruitment and admission activities and special events both on and off campus.
• Interviews and counsels students on admission requirements and provides basic financial aid and scholarship information to prospective students and families.
• Oversees the processing, scheduling, and review of admission applications for assigned graduate programs and school(s) within the New School for Social Research (NSSR) and Schools of Public Engagement.
• Liaises with graduate academic programs regarding the review, recruitment, and outreach activities for their academic disciplines.
• Oversees and leads essential team operations, which include: the hiring, training and supervision of student liaisons/ambassadors, creation and oversight of admission digital collateral, and the planning and writing of student-facing communications.
• Reviews and manages admission files for graduate degree applications.
• Participates as New School for Social Research (NSSR) and Schools of Public Engagement graduate team strategist for innovative event planning on- and off-campus; information sessions, Open House, online chats and webinars, social media platforms and Admitted Student Days.
• Executes and analyzes reports to assess effectiveness of admission rating policies and procedures and resulting merit awards.
• Collaborates with the Director of Graduate Admission to implement recruitment strategies, conduct relevant planning initiatives for recruitment and outreach, and other projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in admissions.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge/skills such as MS Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong professional, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the progressive mission of The New School.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel domestically and possibly, overseas.
• Valid work permit to be employed in the U.S. for a minimum of 2 years.
• Weekend and evening hours are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• BANNER, Slate, Adobe Suite experience desirable.
• Previous experience working in graduate admissions.

WORK MODE

• Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-HYBRID

SALARY RANGE

$65,000 - $69,000, Commensurate with experience

We look forward to receiving your application!