Position Summary:
This position has a primary focus on domestic, first year undergraduate student recruitment and
admissions counseling. There will also be some cross-recruitment with other markets, including but not
limited to International, Transfer and Graduate Admissions. It incorporates a full range of admissions
responsibilities including establishing and strengthening a recruitment territory, representing the
University to school counselors, prospective students and family members, evaluating admissions
applications, and contributing to the planning and implementation of admissions projects and activities.
The position is located on the Post campus but the Assistant Director will represent the Post, Brooklyn
and Global campuses of LIU.
The Assistant Director is responsible for practicing good student service principles and embracing a
holistic student development strategic plan. This position requires an understanding of best practices in
higher education and admissions.
Admissions staff will act as advocates, advisers, and counselors. The Assistant Director is required to
understand educational systems including but not limited to secondary schools (U.S. based and
international); community colleges; associate and baccalaureate degrees; and post-bac/post doc
programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for having a sensitivity to adolescent and college-student
development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for meeting enrollment goals.
- Counsel prospective students in the office, via telephone, Zoom, and e-mail regarding LIU
academic programs, admissions policies and procedures, and other enrollment-related
information.
- Represent LIU at high school college fairs, high school college visits, instant decision days, open
houses, and other recruitment events; extended/frequent overnight travel is required.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to small and large groups; conduct student interviews;
provide information and guidance to prospective students and their families.
- Establish and develop contacts with high schools, colleges, and recruitment partners. Provide
outreach to individuals and organizations; supply organizations with information pertaining to
LIU for distribution to prospective students.
- Assist with the planning and execution of on- and off-campus yield events and open houses.
- Review applications and render admissions and scholarship decisions for applicants.
- Provide regular outreach to applicants and prospective students (from inquiry through
enrollment stages).
- Serve as a liaison to Academic Deans and other campus partners on matters related to current
initiatives, as well as new programs, recruitment, and the establishment of new markets.
- Prepare reports for the Director of Campus Admissions to monitor the status of applicants,
activities, and projects.
- Develop a recruitment strategy and schedule for assigned territories by deciding which schools
to target for recruitment; formulating recruitment goals; evaluating and recommending whether
to consider targeting schools in the future; and tracking progress.
- Recommend strategies to enhance the University’s marketing efforts, including implementing
new outreach efforts to guidance counselors and others, as well as creating and sending
individual communications to students and others.
- Foster relationships with high school Guidance Counselors; participate in regional and national
counseling associations; make presentations to schools and communities on behalf of the
University.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
- Experience in Admissions or a related field is highly desired.
- Proficient in
all Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
- Previous experience using PeopleSoft and Image Now systems is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills. Positive attitude and ability to work in a team
environment is necessary.
Working Conditions:
- This position operates in an office setting, Monday through Friday; however, frequent evening and
weekend hours are required.
- Travel within New York and out-of-state is required.
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.