Assistant Director of Admissions
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to support enrollment goals by identifying, engaging, and enrolling a diverse undergraduate cohort. The role involves recruitment, application evaluation, on-campus program support, and training.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to attract and enroll a diverse pool of qualified undergraduate students
- Represent the university at college fairs, high schools, and community events globally and in the UAE
- Build relationships with prospective students, families and counselors to promote the institution’s academic programs
- Support applicants throughout the application process, including after receiving an offer of admission
- Host yield programs/events/outreach to support matriculation of applicants
- Review and assess undergraduate applications based on contextual review and admissions criteria
- Participate in organizing and hosting on campus events such as school visits, workshops, info sessions, and campus tours
- Respond to student inquiries via email, phone, meeting, etc.
- Support onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development initiatives within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or a field related to education/counseling
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally
- 2+ years of experience in university admissions to US liberal arts style program, experience with secondary education, university advising, or international education
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Supervisory or mentoring experience in a professional setting
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
- Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills with diverse audiences in terms of nationality and cultural context
- Ability to handle difficult conversations diplomatically and respectfully
- Technological fluency with CRM systems (e.g., Slate), data tools, and standard office software
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Position Summary
- Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
- New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Assistant Director of Admissions reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions.
- The Assistant Director of Admission plays a vital role in supporting NYU Abu Dhabi’s enrollment goals by identifying, engaging, and enrolling a diverse and talented cohort of undergraduate students.
Job Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Outreach: Develop and implement strategies to attract and enroll a diverse pool of qualified undergraduate students
- Represent the university at college fairs, high schools, and community events year round globally and in the UAE as well as host information sessions and events
- Build relationships with prospective students, families and counselors to promote the institution’s academic programs and unique offerings
- Support applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi throughout the application process, including after receiving an offer of admission
- Host yield programs/events/outreach to support matriculation of applicants
- Sensitively handle situations with parents, students, or counselors regarding a student who is not offered admission
- Support the overall recruitment strategy and projects
- Evaluation & Selection: Review and assess undergraduate applications based on contextual review and admissions criteria
- Assist with outreach to incomplete documents and follow up with non responders
- On Campus Programs & Support: Participate in organizing and hosting on campus events such as school visits, workshops, info sessions, and campus tours
- Speak with visitors to the campus about admissions and university related topics
- Support NYU Abu Dhabi’s office needs by responding to student inquiries via email, phone, meeting, etc.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or a field related to education/counseling
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally
- Required Experience: 2+ years of experience in university admissions to US liberal arts style program, experience with secondary education, university advising, or international education
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Supervisory or mentoring experience in a professional setting
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
- Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills with diverse audiences in terms of nationality and cultural context
- Ability to handle difficult conversations diplomatically and respectfully and represent NYUAD institutional values
- Technological fluency with CRM systems (e.g., Slate), data tools, and standard office software
- Preferred Education: Master's Degree and/or Bachelor’s degree from selective university and coursework or degree related to education, communication, international relations, counseling or a related field
- Excellent Arabic communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Additional Information
- NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering.
- NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university.
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