Director of Outreach and Recruitment

Director Of Outreach And RecruitmentAMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees.AMDA is seeking a Director of Outreach and Recruitment to provide strategic and operational leadership for AMDA's domestic and international recruitment efforts. This role leads AMDA's outreach teams, develops nationwide and international territory strategies, oversees recruitment travel and event planning, and manages the outreach budget. Working closely with institutional leadership, the Director ensures that outreach initiatives support AMDA's enrollment objectives across both campuses.This hybrid position may be based at AMDA's Hollywood campus in Los Angeles or its New York City campus. The role combines long-term planning with hands-on team leadership and field engagement. Some travel is required, including evenings and weekends.Primary Responsibilities:Recruitment Strategy and Territory ManagementTeam LeadershipPartnerships and Relationship BuildingRecruitment Events and Field EngagementData and Performance ManagementBudget and Cross-Functional CollaborationQualifications:Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, outreach, recruitment, or enrollment.Experience supervising, coaching, and developing team members.Demonstrated success developing and implementing territory- or market-level strategies that produced measurable results.Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and overseeing travel and event budgets.Strong analytical skills and the ability to use CRM data to evaluate performance and inform strategy.Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple territory, travel, and event plans simultaneously.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and campuses.Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing AMDA externally.Experience in the performing arts, arts education, or a specialized or conservatory-based educational environment preferred.Established relationships within the high school performing arts community preferred.Proficiency with Slate preferred.Position Information:This is a full-time, exempt position.This is a hybrid position that may be based at AMDA's Hollywood campus in Los Angeles, California, or its New York City campus.The position requires a combination of on-campus and remote work. The specific schedule will be determined based on departmental and operational needs.Some travel is required, including occasional evening and weekend work.The pay range for this position is $115,000–$125,000 annually.Diversity and Qualifications:AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.