Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment and Outreach

Position Overview The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of its students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. The Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment and Outreach (Higher Education Associate) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for recruitment initiatives supporting institutional enrollment goals and the College’s Strategic Plan. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director supervises recruitment staff, leads data‑informed enrollment planning, manages recruitment events, oversees vendor partnerships, and collaborates with Enrollment Management units and academic departments. Responsibilities Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with enrollment targets. Analyze recruitment funnel data including prospects, applicants, admits, and yield. Supervise recruitment staff and support professional development. Coordinate recruitment programs including open houses, tours, and outreach events. Oversee recruitment reporting and ensure data accuracy. Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Bursar, Marketing, and IT. Manage recruitment vendors and marketing partnerships. Monitor recruitment expenditures and budgets. Represent the College at recruitment fairs and conferences. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience. Experience with Slate or comparable CRM systems. Experience analyzing recruitment and enrollment data. Experience organizing large‑scale recruitment events. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Compensation & Benefits Salary range is $74,249 – $118,070. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. How to Apply For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web‑based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you log in to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service → Careers. Closing Date July 1, 2026 Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job Details Job ID: 32369 Location: Borough of Manhattan CC Job Type: Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr The City University of New York