Fordham University · 3 hours ago
Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Working Professionals Programs
New York, NY
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to over 16,000 students. The Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Working Professionals Programs oversees admissions initiatives for programs designed for working professionals, providing strategic guidance and operational oversight to attract and enroll high-caliber students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as a senior member of the admissions leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and vision for graduate admissions and supervising the Associate Director of Admissions for Working Professionals Programs, who supervises the Assistant Director of Admissions for Online Programs
Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive recruiting and enrollment strategy for working professional programs
Collaborates closely with academic program directors, faculty, marketing, and career services to align recruitment strategies with program objectives and financial targets
Provides strategic oversight of lead management and inquiry-to-application conversion efforts across the entire graduate program portfolio. Focus on building and maintaining a strong top-of-funnel through data-informed outreach, funnel optimization, and performance tracking and refinement
Develops and refines lead generation and nurturing strategies that support enrollment growth
Oversees the strategic direction and execution of admissions marketing across the full graduate portfolio, including full-time, part-time, and online programs
Oversees the recruitment and evaluation process for EMBA, PMBA, and online program candidates, with direct oversight of the EMBA program, including strategy execution, pipeline management, and enrollment coordination
Develops targeted pipeline-building efforts and outreach strategies tailored to the unique needs of working professionals; make data-driven adjustments to strategies
Conducts high-touch outreach to prospective students through information sessions, one-on-one consultations, application workshops, and admitted student events
Manages the interview and selection process for applicants, ensuring fair, holistic, and timely evaluations
Designs and leads the development of a recruitment strategy specifically tailored for veterans and military-connected applicants across all graduate programs
Provides guidance and training on admissions best practices, evaluation criteria, and customer relationship management for the Working Professionals programs
Partners with Marketing & Communications to enhance messaging and campaign effectiveness
Partners with GSB MarComm to align campaign content, timing, and targeting for maximum impact
Uses CRM tools (e.g., Slate) to track engagement, segment audiences, and personalize outreach
Analyzes conversion data to identify trends and recommend adjustments to outreach strategies
Ensures consistent, yet program-specific lead management practices across all programs
Supports team training on effective strategies, such as inquiry response protocols and conversion techniques
Collaborates with the Senior Director of External Partnerships and Engagement and the Associate Dean of Global Initiatives to manage all academic and external partnerships, investing in new and existing relationships and coordinating ongoing outreach and pipeline strength
Oversees all Working Professionals programs recruitment and yield events
Contributes to and oversees content development, campaign planning, and performance analysis of digital and marketing initiatives
Monitor and report on admissions performance metrics, including application volume, quality, diversity targets, and enrollment outcomes
Leverages CRM systems (e.g., Slate) to track candidate progress and personalize outreach efforts
Builds and maintains partnerships with Fordham’s internal veteran and military offices, external veteran-serving groups, and veteran alumni
Develops strategy for veteran-specific admissions events, webinars, and targeted outreach
Oversees recruitment for NYC and Westchester County employees; researches and develops relationships with other public sector populations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in graduate admissions, student services, or a related higher education setting
Minimum Of 2 Years Of Supervisory Experience
Demonstrated success in executive or professional program recruitment
Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce), data analysis, and project management
Preferred
Master's degree in business, education, or related field preferred
Familiarity with the working professionals market in the NYC metro area and/or nationally
Understanding of veteran and military-affiliated applicant needs and recruitment best practices
Comfort working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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