Admissions Specialist, Traditional Undergraduate (First-Year)

Admissions Specialist, Traditional Undergraduate (First-Year)

Salary

$66,300.00 Annually

Location

Manhattan University, Riverdale NY

Job Type

Administrator Full-Time

Department

Undergraduate Admissions

Opening Date

07/16/2026

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About the University:

Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

Position Description

The Admissions Specialist serves as a population-specific enrollment professional responsible for recruitment, outreach, advising, and application review for an assigned student segment. Distinct from a generalist Admissions Counselor, the Specialist develops deep expertise in a defined enrollment population, executes targeted recruitment strategies, and contributes meaningfully to institutional enrollment goals, yield strategy, and student success priorities.

This role operates in close coordination with the Dean of Enrollment Management and/or the Senior Director of Transfer and International Admissions and supports the Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing through disciplined funnel management, high-touch student engagement, and data-informed recruitment practices.

The Admissions Specialist is a student-facing enrollment professional responsible for recruiting prospective students, advising families, supporting campus visit programming, and reviewing applications for an assigned territory or market. In alignment with the four Admissions Specialist roles (Traditional Undergraduate, Transfer & Veterans, International, or Graduate), this Specialist is assigned to a primary population focus (Traditional Undergraduate) while maintaining the shared core expectations of territory management, outreach/event execution, application evaluation, CRM discipline, and partnership with Financial Aid and campus stakeholders.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Reporting To: Dean of Admissions

Division: Enrollment & Marketing

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a defined recruitment territory for first-year undergraduate students, with accountability for inquiry generation, applications, admits, and deposits.
• Execute high school based recruitment including school visits, college fairs, counselor engagement, and on-campus programming.
• Deliver personalized outreach to students and families throughout the recruitment and enrollment lifecycle, aligning messaging with Manhattan University's academic strengths and mission.
• Conduct application review and render admissions decisions consistent with university standards and enrollment strategy.
• Support yield initiatives including accepted-student events, individual counseling appointments, interviews, and follow-up campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on population-specific messaging, events, and campaign execution.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the CRM (Slate), producing reliable data to inform enrollment forecasting and decision-making.
• Serve as a frontline ambassador of the institution, representing Manhattan University at on- and off-campus events.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required, master's degree preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing, and public speaking abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships in a competitive environment
• Enthusiastic personality, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and REAL ID as required for local and domestic travel
• Able to work weekends and evenings as needed
• Experience with SLATE and Banner is a plus
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in undergraduate admissions

Manhattan University is an E-Verify employer.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Employer Manhattan University

Address 4513 Manhattan College Pkwy

Riverdale, New York, 10471