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Director of Enrollment Management (Admissions Director) - Macaulay Honors College

POSITION DETAILS

In collaboration with eight of CUNY’s senior campuses, Macaulay Honors College (MHC) provides the most promising undergraduate students with an elite academic program of interdisciplinary seminars, personalized advisement, and experiential learning supported by dedicated funding for study abroad, internships, and research. With an entering class of approximately 550 students distributed on campuses across the five boroughs of New York City, Macaulay’s student body embraces the diversity of New York and represents the best and brightest of our next generation of leaders.

The Director of Enrollment Management reports to the Associate Dean for Student Services and Engagement. They oversee all aspects of the Macaulay Honors College enrollment management process including the implementation and evaluation of effective student–centered recruitment and selection. They play an important role in retention efforts and initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Develops and maintains a strategic enrollment and recruitment plan with measurable goals and objectives.

- Directs, monitors, and evaluates all aspects of the enrollment process.

- In partnership with the Marketing team, oversees production of all recruitment and application materials.

- Develops and implements various recruitment events.

- Provides clear communications about Macaulay Honors College and the eight seniors college partners and the enrollment processes to prospective students, families and other stakeholders.

- Directs recruitment efforts, including the development and maintenance of an annual recruitment calendar, and represents the Macaulay Honors College at internal and external events as needed.

- Manages recruitment and travel budget.

- Ensures the Macaulay Honors College is visible at high school fairs, community college transfer fairs and other relevant community events.

- Develops and implements enrollment models and statistical reports.

- Interprets data regarding recruitment, application, and admission tracks and projects admissions; develops student profile reports that indicate predictors of enrollment success.

- Oversees and manage staff and daily operations of the Enrollment Management Office.

- Provides leadership and management in facilitating matters of administrative, enrollment and operations affairs.

- Evaluates reports on recruitment outcomes, strategies and recommends improvements.

- Develops close working relationships with internal stakeholders within Macaulay Honors College, CUNY Central and the eight senior college Macaulay partners.

- Develops close working relationships with external stakeholders including high school guidance counselors, and community college partners.

- Ensures that all admissions documents, forms, credentials and requirements are accurately and timely collected, processed, recorded and filed, in accordance with internal policies and standards.

- Supervise assigned retention initiatives to provide guidance to students struggling with the honors degree requirements.

- Oversees the Admissions Ambassadors program.

- Works to incorporate available technology to streamline current processes and communications.

- In partnership with Alumni Affairs, create and try Alumni Admissions Recruiters to expand and support our in-person opportunities.

- Represent Macaulay Honors College on designed college and CUNY-wide committees.

- Performs other related tasks assigned by Associate Dean.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

A preferred candidate should have:

- A Master’s degree and 8 years of supervisory admissions and/or retention experience in a higher education setting preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to meet enrollment targets.

- Direct experience with student recruitment.

- Experience with higher education policies, practices, and administration.

- Experience with Labor, community, and non-profit institutions.

- Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

- Evidence of effective team-building; - Evidence of ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

- Competence in a range of computer applications (e.g. internet research, MS Office, social media).

- Knowledge of admissions application and CRM systems; experience with Hobsons Education Solutions is highly desirable, experience with CUNYfirst is preferred.

- Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel domestically.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops, implements, and manages one or more major admissions and recruiting functions.

- Manages overall recruitment and admissions processes

- Develops recruiting strategies for the College and/or specific programs or groups and works closely with academic departments, programs, and administrators to coordinate marketing and recruiting

- Manages the development and distribution of recruiting materials and communications of all kinds

- Manages admissions operations and staff, including coordination with outside organizations and University administration

- Oversees department budget including developing detailed proposals to support recruitment and admissions

- Evaluates and reports outcomes; uses information in statistical, fiscal, and other reports to make improvements to the recruiting process

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Admissions Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$126,333 - $141,643. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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

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CLOSING DATE

This position is open until filled, however, applications received by October 1, 2025 will be assured full consideration.

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

30886

Location

Graduate Center