What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment and Outreach position at Borough of Manhattan Community College?
POSITION DETAILS
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 our 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Manages on- and off-campus recruiting activities at a College or unit.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And 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:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32369&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login 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 ID: 32369
Location: Borough of Manhattan CC
Job Type: Full-Time
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 our 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And 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:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32369&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login 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 ID: 32369
Location: Borough of Manhattan CC
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary : $74,249 - $118,070