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Job Title


Admissions Manager


Company : CUNY


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Admissions Manager POSITION DETAILS Reporting to the Admissions Director, along with the CUNY Title Overview, the Admissions Manager will be responsible for the following duties: + Serve as a member of the senior management team in Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment working collaboratively and strategically with all stakeholders to achieve enrollment goals in each area. + Oversee the operations of all undergraduate admissions functions which includes freshmen, transfer, non-degree, and readmission. Use innovative approaches to optimize staff functionality to meet enrollment goals and exceed student expectations. + Provide strategic direction and oversee transfer credit evaluation team while advising on articulation agreements and dual enrollment programs. + Collaborate with faculty in a variety of selective programs to ensure a smooth and ethical admissions review process. + Oversee and support Reconnect initiatives as a part of college-wide Reconnect team. + Provide data analysis and reporting on application and enrollment trends. + Support recruitment efforts wherever necessary and serve as a public representative of the admissions office at a various internal and external events. + This position occasionally requires travel, evening, weekend work. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate should demonstrate: + Managerial experience overseeing a complex environment + Demonstrated experience developing relationships with external constituents and partner + Experience training and developing staff with varying levels of skill and experience d + Exceptional oral and written communication skills + Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team + Ability to prioritize competing tasks while working efficiently and independently + Strong organizational skills + Knowledge of applicable software such as: CUNY SIMS and/or PeopleSoft/Oracle + Possess a valid driver's license CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Manages on- and off-campus recruiting activities at a College or unit. - Develops and implements marketing strategies and recruitment initiatives - Manages one or more teams of admissions/recruiting staff, providing supervision, training, and development - Manages application review processes - Maintains relationships with selected academic divisions/departments to coordinate recruiting efforts - Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of enrollment, recruitment, and marketing strategies - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Admissions Manager CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $86,741 - $102,408, 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 Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 32094 . Click on the