• Admissions Manager

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Admissions Manager

    POSITION DETAILS

    ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

    John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

     

    A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

    POSITION** **OVERVIEW

    + Manage the logistics and operations of all aspects of the recruitment and admissions processes for the graduate programs

    + Travel as needed to recruit prospective graduate students at colleges, precincts, community and business fairs

    + Serve as a resource expert on graduate admissions and international student admissions to resolve complex issues, and assist students, faculty and administrators

    + Establish and maintain professional relationships with graduate program directors and other academic department staff to resolve graduate applicant issues and advise on policies and procedures.

    + Document and maintain policies and produce and maintain staff training manual

    + Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management

    + Counsel prospective graduate and international students on program options, requirements, policies, and procedures as well as participate in off-campus and on-campus recruitment events.

    + Engage in yield activities and initiatives of admitted graduate and international students to positively affect enrollment.

    + Supervises up to 4 staff including any student workers

    + Performs related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Previous higher education or relevant experience

    + Valid driver's license

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Manages on- and off-campus recruiting activities at a College or unit.

     

    - Develops and implements marketing strategies and recruitment initiatives

     

    - Manages one or more teams of admissions/recruiting staff, providing supervision, training, and development

     

    - Manages application review processes

     

    - Maintains relationships with selected academic divisions/departments to coordinate recruiting efforts

     

    - Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of enrollment, recruitment, and marketing strategies

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: Admissions Manager

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Associate

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $82,928

     

    Salary commensurate with education and experience.

     

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

     

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    If you are viewing the job posting on John Jay College website or in CUNYFirst, please select the "Apply Now" button. If you are viewing the job posting on any other website, please follow the instructions below:

     

    1. Goto www.cuny.edu andclickon"Employment"

    2. Click"Searchjoblisting"

    3. Clickon"MoreoptionstosearchforCUNYjobs"

    4. SearchbyJobOpeningIDnumber30259

    5. Clickonthe"ApplyNow"andfollowtheinstructions

     

    Once you have registered or logged in with your user name and password, upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references as one document.

    CLOSING DATE

    The review of resumes will begin on June 2, 2025

     

    The posting closes on June 15, 2025

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30259

     

    Location

     

    John Jay College