Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Admissions, the Director of National Recruitment is
responsible for the overall outreach, recruitment and admission of prospective undergraduate student outside
the New York/Tri-State area. This position works collaboratively with colleagues across the division of
Enrollment Management and University to recruit, review, select, and yield an undergraduate class and
supervise our regional recruitment team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operation of the National Recruitment and effectively manage, and evaluate
professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Meet enrollment goals and objectives by creating and implementing a comprehensive national student
recruitment plan that includes; high school and college fairs and on-sites, on-campus visits and tours,
admissions open houses and events, and digital marketing and communication strategies.
- Develop the University’s national marketing and recruitment strategy by deciding which schools to
target for recruitment; formulating recruitment goals for each visit; analyzing and reporting on
effectiveness of recruitment activities; evaluating and recommending whether to consider targeting
specific regions, or schools, in the future.
- Design a robust road travel schedule that ensures national exposure and highlights key programs and
regions.
- Collect and utilize data to inform decision making into student enrollment pipelines and potential
opportunities.
- Compile a comprehensive recruitment schedule for assigned territory and high schools once each
semester for fall and spring recruitment
- Foster relationships with school counselors; participate in regional counseling associations; make
presentations to school and community groups on behalf of Long Island University.
- Develop and monitor a prospective student communication plan
- Provide weekly reports on admissions team progress, outreach efforts, and enrollment projections.
- Maintain annual national event calendar for each recruitment cycle
- Oversee the maintenance and distribution of all admissions material in collaboration with the
Marketing and Communications Director.
- Ensure all Admissions websites, forms, and other resources are updated at all times.
- Collaborate with Directors of Freshman Admissions and Director of Transfer Admissions to enhance
recruitment efforts with primary and secondary market schools
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Admissions.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Previous
experience using CRM, PeopleSoft, or Image Now systems is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and responsibilities at the same time
- Strong customer service skills and experience
- Knowledge of international admissions and immigration policies
Working Conditions:
- Participate in high schools visits and other off-campus events as needed.
- Occasional travel to Long Island University campuses for events, trainings, etc.
Materials and Equipment:
- Computer, telephone, copier and fax
About LIU Post:
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and
scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and
resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus
is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New
York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of
Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an
AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home
to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark
Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic
program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all
qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU
encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status,
national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United
States.