Assistant Director, Admissions

About Nassau Community College:

Nassau Community College (NCC), a member of the State University of NY (SUNY) system of Colleges and Universities, is a diverse and multi-cultural campus. NCC provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital, or veteran status. NCC promotes positive efforts in recruitment to achieve equity and inclusion and is conducting a search to fill anticipated staff and administrative in-person vacancies. All vacancies are filled pending budget approval. NCC does not reimburse travel expenses for in-person interviews or provide relocation assistance/reimbursement costs.

Job Description:

Nassau Community College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director position in the Office of Admissions. The Assistant Director will provide a broad range of support to plan, organize, and manage all activities related to all assigned departments/areas, as aligned to the College's Strategic Plan and Goals, using the highest of ethical standards.

The Assistant Director works expeditiously and diligently on behalf of the institution, while operating with a data-informed and equity-focused approach to enhance student access and enrollment in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist supervisor(s) with departmental needs.
• Assist with the continuing development and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan designed to meet enrollment goals.
• Provide leadership, guidance, support, and oversight to ensure optimal administration of the College's CRM and other system(s)/program(s) for the Department.
• Attend and represent the College at internal and external recruitment functions.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of all admissions-related events for new students.
• Monitor the transfer evaluation process, and conduct transfer credit evaluations when necessary.
• Assist supervisor(s) with the development and delivery of admissions projects, recruitment strategies, and outreach.
• Develop, supervise, and direct staff, as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, practices, and pending legislation, relative to area(s).
• Safely operate College-owned vehicles to transport students to and from various on and off-campus events. In doing so, ensure vehicle cleanliness and compliance with all traffic laws, and College transportation/vehicle use policies and/or procedures.
• Work collaboratively with all relevant constituencies in the College and the community to support efforts in assigned areas, and ensure students balance athletic and academic commitments.
• Exhibit fiscal responsibility and accountability in the development and administering of the annual budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established resources and limitations, as directed.
• Serve on College committees, as assigned.
• Work effectively with diverse populations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related area.
• Three (3) years of experience in administration or student admissions.
• Familiarity with the mission, goals, and objectives of the College and the demographics of the current student body and staff of the College.
• Knowledge of local community and service area.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Knowledge and skill in identifying problems, analyzing data, and making recommendations.
• High level of emotional intelligence and energy.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administration, and internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to manage and adapt to change, make difficult decisions, encourage conflict resolution, and assure employee and department accountability.
• Strong management skills.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will preferably have:

• Master's degree in a related area.
• Experience working in student admissions in Higher Education.
• Experience working at a Community College.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience with current management system(s) and programs used in higher education and/or the related area(s), including but not limited to Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Visio, and Adobe Professional, as well as being proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 annually, commensurate with credentials and experience.

Application Instructions:

If you qualify and wish to apply, please include the following:

1. Cover letter including a brief statement on how your experience and background can enhance Nassau Community College; and

2. Updated resume.

Please note both items are necessary for your submission to be reviewed.