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
- 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
- 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, or 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 and presentation skills
- Technological fluency with CRM systems (e.g., Slate), data tools, and standard office software
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Position Summary
- 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.
- This position plays a key role in the recruitment of prospective students while maintaining a full suite of admissions responsibilities, including evaluation and selection, on campus program participation and support, and training and development.
Job 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 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.
- Review and assess undergraduate applications based on contextual review and admissions criteria.
- Assist with outreach to incomplete documents and follow up with non responders.
- 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.
- Engage in signature on campus admissions programs and initiatives through the planning, implementation, and execution stages.
Qualifications
- 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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