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Enrollment Specialist (HEa) - Admissions Office (Assistant Director of Enrollment Systems)
POSITION DETAILS
The Assistant Director of Enrollment Systems assists the Admissions Office with the day-to-day administration and effective use of technology infrastructure supporting enrollment management at The City College of New York. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director supports the maintenance and optimization of systems used for recruitment, admissions processing, student onboarding, and enrollment communications.
The Assistant Director works with the Associate Director and other members of the Enrollment Management team to assist in the implementation of technology-supported processes that improve operational efficiency, data accessibility, and the prospective student experience. The position collaborates with campus partners, including Information Technology, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs, to support the effective use of enrollment systems and ensure that established data governance, operational, and institutional standards are followed.
The Assistant Director assists with the administration, integration, and effective use of core enrollment technologies, including Slate CRM and the university student information system, CUNYfirst. The position supports the use of these systems throughout the student lifecycle, from prospect engagement through admissions and matriculation.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Assist the Associate Director and senior enrollment leadership in implementing and maintaining communication plans that promote CCNY to prospective students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training resources, including codebooks, user guides, reference materials, and other documentation. Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing users as needed.
- Provide day-to-day support for campus use of Slate CRM and CUNYfirst to facilitate recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment communications across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and administrative offices.
- Support the Associate Director and other enrollment systems staff in maintaining system workflows, processes, and automation used for recruitment, admissions operations, and student onboarding.
- Work with Institutional Research and Information Technology, as directed, to support the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and analytics tools used to monitor recruitment and admissions activities.
- Perform routine data imports, exports, updates, and reporting processes in accordance with established procedures and data standards.
- Review enrollment system processes and workflows and bring opportunities for improvement to the attention of the Director or appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of scripts, automation tools, and other system enhancements designed to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Work with units across Enrollment Management, including recruitment, admissions operations, student onboarding, and communications, to provide system support and help address operational needs.
- Monitor system-related issues and user requests, provide troubleshooting and assistance when appropriate, and escalate complex technical or operational issues to the appropriate staff or campus partner.
- Assist with testing system updates, new functionality, integrations, and communications prior to implementation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Assist the Associate Director and senior enrollment leadership in implementing and maintaining communication plans that promote CCNY to prospective students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training resources, including codebooks, user guides, reference materials, and other documentation. Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing users as needed.
- Provide day-to-day support for campus use of Slate CRM and CUNYfirst to facilitate recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment communications across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and administrative offices.
- Support the Associate Director and other enrollment systems staff in maintaining system workflows, processes, and automation used for recruitment, admissions operations, and student onboarding.
- Work with Institutional Research and Information Technology, as directed, to support the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and analytics tools used to monitor recruitment and admissions activities.
- Perform routine data imports, exports, updates, and reporting processes in accordance with established procedures and data standards.
- Review enrollment system processes and workflows and bring opportunities for improvement to the attention of the Director or appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of scripts, automation tools, and other system enhancements designed to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Work with units across Enrollment Management, including recruitment, admissions operations, student onboarding, and communications, to provide system support and help address operational needs.
- Monitor system-related issues and user requests, provide troubleshooting and assistance when appropriate, and escalate complex technical or operational issues to the appropriate staff or campus partner.
- Assist with testing system updates, new functionality, integrations, and communications prior to implementation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.
- Four(4) years of related experience in enrollment management, admissions systems administration, higher education technology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting CRM platforms or enterprise systems used in admissions or student services.
- Experience with data management, reporting tools, and analytics in support of enrollment operations.
- Master's degree in higher education administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.
- Experience supporting Slate CRM in an admissions or recruitment environment.
- Experience with system integrations, automation tools, and process optimization.
- Knowledge of enrollment marketing technologies, digital engagement tools, and student communication platforms.
- Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers enrollment processes and related functions.
Collaborates with management team in the development of admission and enrollment goals, strategies, and initiatives; participates in planning enrollment events.
Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative student enrollment data to prepare reports for management.
Recommends and implements improvements to existing technical systems and office operations.
Serves as resource reference to interpret and comply with University and College enrollment policies.
Prepares and reviews student communication materials.
May coordinate aspects of student entry from point of allocation to include orientation, advisement, and collection of admitted student documents.
May supervise office operations and/or department budget
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Enrollment Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $85,556 - $94,017. 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
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
Click "Search job listings"
Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
Search for Job Opening ID number: 32770
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
November 17, 2026
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: 32770
Location: City College of New York
Job Type: Full-Time
Enrollment Specialist (HEa) - Admissions Office (Assistant Director of Enrollment Systems)
POSITION DETAILS
The Assistant Director of Enrollment Systems assists the Admissions Office with the day-to-day administration and effective use of technology infrastructure supporting enrollment management at The City College of New York. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director supports the maintenance and optimization of systems used for recruitment, admissions processing, student onboarding, and enrollment communications.
The Assistant Director works with the Associate Director and other members of the Enrollment Management team to assist in the implementation of technology-supported processes that improve operational efficiency, data accessibility, and the prospective student experience. The position collaborates with campus partners, including Information Technology, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs, to support the effective use of enrollment systems and ensure that established data governance, operational, and institutional standards are followed.
The Assistant Director assists with the administration, integration, and effective use of core enrollment technologies, including Slate CRM and the university student information system, CUNYfirst. The position supports the use of these systems throughout the student lifecycle, from prospect engagement through admissions and matriculation.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Assist the Associate Director and senior enrollment leadership in implementing and maintaining communication plans that promote CCNY to prospective students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training resources, including codebooks, user guides, reference materials, and other documentation. Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing users as needed.
- Provide day-to-day support for campus use of Slate CRM and CUNYfirst to facilitate recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment communications across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and administrative offices.
- Support the Associate Director and other enrollment systems staff in maintaining system workflows, processes, and automation used for recruitment, admissions operations, and student onboarding.
- Work with Institutional Research and Information Technology, as directed, to support the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and analytics tools used to monitor recruitment and admissions activities.
- Perform routine data imports, exports, updates, and reporting processes in accordance with established procedures and data standards.
- Review enrollment system processes and workflows and bring opportunities for improvement to the attention of the Director or appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of scripts, automation tools, and other system enhancements designed to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Work with units across Enrollment Management, including recruitment, admissions operations, student onboarding, and communications, to provide system support and help address operational needs.
- Monitor system-related issues and user requests, provide troubleshooting and assistance when appropriate, and escalate complex technical or operational issues to the appropriate staff or campus partner.
- Assist with testing system updates, new functionality, integrations, and communications prior to implementation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Assist the Associate Director and senior enrollment leadership in implementing and maintaining communication plans that promote CCNY to prospective students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training resources, including codebooks, user guides, reference materials, and other documentation. Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing users as needed.
- Provide day-to-day support for campus use of Slate CRM and CUNYfirst to facilitate recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment communications across Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and administrative offices.
- Support the Associate Director and other enrollment systems staff in maintaining system workflows, processes, and automation used for recruitment, admissions operations, and student onboarding.
- Work with Institutional Research and Information Technology, as directed, to support the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and analytics tools used to monitor recruitment and admissions activities.
- Perform routine data imports, exports, updates, and reporting processes in accordance with established procedures and data standards.
- Review enrollment system processes and workflows and bring opportunities for improvement to the attention of the Director or appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of scripts, automation tools, and other system enhancements designed to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Work with units across Enrollment Management, including recruitment, admissions operations, student onboarding, and communications, to provide system support and help address operational needs.
- Monitor system-related issues and user requests, provide troubleshooting and assistance when appropriate, and escalate complex technical or operational issues to the appropriate staff or campus partner.
- Assist with testing system updates, new functionality, integrations, and communications prior to implementation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.
- Four(4) years of related experience in enrollment management, admissions systems administration, higher education technology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting CRM platforms or enterprise systems used in admissions or student services.
- Experience with data management, reporting tools, and analytics in support of enrollment operations.
- Master's degree in higher education administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.
- Experience supporting Slate CRM in an admissions or recruitment environment.
- Experience with system integrations, automation tools, and process optimization.
- Knowledge of enrollment marketing technologies, digital engagement tools, and student communication platforms.
- Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers enrollment processes and related functions.
Collaborates with management team in the development of admission and enrollment goals, strategies, and initiatives; participates in planning enrollment events.
Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative student enrollment data to prepare reports for management.
Recommends and implements improvements to existing technical systems and office operations.
Serves as resource reference to interpret and comply with University and College enrollment policies.
Prepares and reviews student communication materials.
May coordinate aspects of student entry from point of allocation to include orientation, advisement, and collection of admitted student documents.
May supervise office operations and/or department budget
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Enrollment Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $85,556 - $94,017. 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
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
Click "Search job listings"
Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
Search for Job Opening ID number: 32770
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
November 17, 2026
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: 32770
Location: City College of New York
Job Type: Full-Time
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The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of admissions jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in higher education, counseling, or related field
- Three or more years of progressive admissions experience including supervisory or leadership responsibilities
- Proficiency with a CRM platform such as Slate, Salesforce Education Cloud, or similar enrollment management software
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute territory-based or demographic recruitment strategies
- Strong data analysis skills to interpret enrollment funnel metrics and inform strategy adjustments
- Experience with budget management, reporting to senior leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration
Tips for Your Associate Director Of Admissions Job Search
Quantify your enrollment outcomes directly
Admissions hiring committees want numbers: class size grown, yield rate improved, or territory recruitment results. Pull specific outcomes from your annual reports or CRM dashboards and lead with them in your resume summary and each role description.
Tailor your resume to the enrollment model
A research university, a small liberal arts college, and a for-profit professional school each measure admissions success differently. Mirror the language in the job posting, whether that's yield management, funnel conversion, or holistic review, so your resume speaks their model.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Filter openings by CRM platform fluency
Many listings specify Slate, Salesforce Education Cloud, or Banner as requirements. Search for roles that name the platform you know best first, then apply to stretch roles where your adjacent experience in a different CRM is still relevant.
Prepare a recruitment strategy case study
Interviews for this level often include a scenario prompt asking how you'd build or revise a territory recruitment plan. Prepare a concrete example from your own work, walking through the problem, your approach, and the measurable outcome, before you walk in.
Negotiate start date around recruitment cycles
Admissions offices run on academic calendars, so a late spring or summer start is often preferred. If you're negotiating timing, framing your availability around the fall recruitment season shows institutional awareness and makes the transition easier for both sides.
Associate Director Of Admissions Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director of admissionss?
The companies hiring the most associate director of admissionss right now include Priority Life Care, Tufts University, and VITAS Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to cluster around institutions with active enrollment growth goals or leadership transitions in their admissions offices.
How many associate director of admissions jobs are remote?
About 62% of associate director of admissions openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the campus-based nature of most admissions operations. Sub-roles focused on graduate or online program recruitment tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while undergraduate admissions roles at residential colleges typically require on-campus presence.
How do you become an associate director of admissions?
Most associate directors of admissions move up from admissions counselor or senior counselor roles after building experience managing a recruitment territory and mentoring junior staff. Earning a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field strengthens your candidacy. Gaining fluency in enrollment management software and taking on project leadership, such as coordinating a recruitment event series or leading a pipeline initiative, accelerates the transition into associate director roles.
Can you get an associate director of admissions job with limited experience?
Getting hired with limited experience is challenging but possible if you've demonstrated leadership in adjacent roles. Institutions with high staff turnover, smaller enrollment teams, or new program launches sometimes hire candidates who have strong counseling fundamentals and clear potential to grow into the strategic responsibilities. Framing any experience managing a process, training peers, or owning an outcome end-to-end helps bridge the gap.
What does the associate director of admissions interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial screening call with HR or a talent team, followed by a panel interview with admissions leadership and cross-functional colleagues such as financial aid or marketing staff. Many institutions include a presentation or scenario exercise asking you to outline a recruitment strategy or respond to an enrollment challenge. A final round with the VP or dean of enrollment is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of admissions jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director of admissions jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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