Associate Director, UG Admission
Pace University is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University鈥檚
Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. To add to our esteemed faculty, we are seeking an
Associate Director, UG Admission at our Pleasantville, NY campus.
Responsibilities:
The
Associate Director (Westchester Campus) works as part of the leadership team in the Office of Undergraduate Admission to develop strategies
to recruit, admit and enroll academically qualified freshmen, transfer, and international students to enhance Pace University鈥檚 student
body. This position oversees the daily operations of the Admissions team, ensuring efficient processes, effective student recruitment, and
exceptional service throughout the student lifecycle. Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Associate Director of Admission is
responsible for managing student application reviews, coordinating outreach efforts, and supervising professional staff and student workers.
This role also serves as a key liaison with internal departments and external partners to support strategic initiatives, including
admissions events, communications, athletics, academic programs and New Student Orientation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong
organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and motivate teams. They will use data to inform decision-making and
contribute to developing strategies that enhance prospective student engagement, enrollment outcomes, and overall institutional success. The
Associate Director is responsible for managing a territory and thus heavy travel is expected. The position is based at Pace鈥檚 Westchester
Campus but represents both the Westchester and NYC campuses and will be required to travel between campuses periodically.
Position Duties:
- Participates in the development of the overall strategic recruitment plan for first year and
transfer students in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Admission and Dean of Admission and will manage the implementation of
that plan for both the fall and spring semesters. - Provides leadership and daily supervision to 3-6 full-time admission counselors
and other staff as needed, and is responsible for training new staff. - Assists direct reports in daily operations, territory
management research/recruitment, application review, collecting data, preparing presentations and other projects as assigned by the Director
of Admission. - Acts as the admissions representative for designated US territories. Develops and manages recruitment territory by
representing the University at high school and community college visits, college fair programs, on-campus and off-campus recruitment and
conversion activities both in-state and out-of-state for those territories; 6-8 weeks of local and out of area travel required. - Reviews and evaluates application credentials of domestic and international students and oversees the admission decision process.
- Reviews reports daily to ensure that the Office of Admission is on target to meet enrollment goals.
- Performs other such duties as
may be assigned by the Director and Dean of Admission. - Collaborate with the Director of Admission to strategically develop and
manage a comprehensive admissions event calendar that supports recruitment goals. - Serve on inter-departmental committees and as
the primary liaison between the Office of Admission team and various internal departments to develop recruitment strategies and to support
the planning, coordination, and execution of New Student Orientation programs. - Participate in the planning and execution of major
on and off-campus admissions events, including Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, and other high-impact engagement opportunities. - Responsible for partnering and building relationships with school counselors and transfer counselors nationwide to assist with the
development of Pace鈥檚 enrollment. - Provides the daily information session and presentation to prospective students and other
visitors on and off campus - Takes initiative to make meaningful recommendations that provide best practices and/or process
improvements. - Applies and maintains correct knowledge of laws applicable to the job duties of this position
- Consistently safeguards private and confidential information at all times
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Requirements:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree required, Master's preferred.
- Minimum of four
years of work experience in admissions, enrollment management or related field. - Previous work with transfer students and veteran
students a plus. - Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access. - Knowledge of SCT Banner and Slate CRM a plus.
- Extensive travel required.
- Possible
international travel. Some evenings and weekends required. Must drive and have a valid driver鈥檚 license due to required travel.
Salary Range: $83,000 / Year. Please apply at:
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical,
vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option
for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees). - Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due
to illness (FT Employees). - 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
- Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
- Educational opportunities
for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT
Employees). - Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace鈥檚 award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself
to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT
Employees). - Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
About Pace University
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment,
Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students鈥攁cademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University
enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of
creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers
its students and positively impacts its communities.
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all
aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex,
gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership
status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim
of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or
regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the
students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act, the University鈥檚 Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be
accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
