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Position Summary
The Director, Strategy & Projects provides a critical bridge between data-driven operations, executive leadership and strategic decision-making by supporting high-level case management and strategic design for the Undergraduate Admissions Office (UGA). Ensure that UGA remains agile and responsive to shifting recruitment and enrollment landscapes to support a highly strategic and complex global admissions organization. While important to have basic literacy in data modeling and visualization, this role will not be directly responsible for data analysis and, instead, serves as expert support for both external and internal teams that support UGA decision-making through the full admission lifecycle. Lead both short- and long-term projects that strengthen communication, cultivate trust and collaboration, and position UGA to achieve its institutional goals within GEMSS. Partner with undergraduate admissions leadership on strategic planning and data support, while also managing high profile cases involving prospective and admitted applicants and campus partners. By conducting thorough research and providing vetted recommendations to leadership, ensure that high-profile cases are handled with absolute confidentiality and in strict accordance with University policy.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience
7 years relevant experience in a university admissions or global higher education position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience
7 years creating and/or analyzing student enrollment projections, and utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Slate.
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Demonstrated ability to think strategically. Must be able to work well in a changing, ambiguous environment and practice creative problem solving. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate admissions process. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Skilled at stakeholder and audience engagement at multiple levels. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities. Ability to create systems and solve difficult problems using sound judgment and analysis. Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, while remaining flexible and proactive. Ability to accurately and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Experience with Slate, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules (i.e. Admissions, Student Records, Student Financials, etc.) Ability to project manage a team to facilitate implementations and/or procedural change. Adept and interested and learning and implementing new technologies to improve existing processes. Dexterity with data platforms including Tableau.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 to USD $140,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Posting Number2026-15450
Posted Date1 day ago(3/23/2026 4:41 PM)
Location : LocationUS-NY-New York
Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite
DepartmentOffice of Undergraduate Admissions
School/DivisionUniversity Enrollment Management (WS1960)
Compensation GradeBand 54
UnionN/A
FT/PTFull-Time
CategoryStudent Services/Athletics
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Position Summary
The Director, Strategy & Projects provides a critical bridge between data-driven operations, executive leadership and strategic decision-making by supporting high-level case management and strategic design for the Undergraduate Admissions Office (UGA). Ensure that UGA remains agile and responsive to shifting recruitment and enrollment landscapes to support a highly strategic and complex global admissions organization. While important to have basic literacy in data modeling and visualization, this role will not be directly responsible for data analysis and, instead, serves as expert support for both external and internal teams that support UGA decision-making through the full admission lifecycle. Lead both short- and long-term projects that strengthen communication, cultivate trust and collaboration, and position UGA to achieve its institutional goals within GEMSS. Partner with undergraduate admissions leadership on strategic planning and data support, while also managing high profile cases involving prospective and admitted applicants and campus partners. By conducting thorough research and providing vetted recommendations to leadership, ensure that high-profile cases are handled with absolute confidentiality and in strict accordance with University policy.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience
7 years relevant experience in a university admissions or global higher education position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience
7 years creating and/or analyzing student enrollment projections, and utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Slate.
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Demonstrated ability to think strategically. Must be able to work well in a changing, ambiguous environment and practice creative problem solving. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate admissions process. Demonstrated public speaking ability. Skilled at stakeholder and audience engagement at multiple levels. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities. Ability to create systems and solve difficult problems using sound judgment and analysis. Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, while remaining flexible and proactive. Ability to accurately and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Experience with Slate, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules (i.e. Admissions, Student Records, Student Financials, etc.) Ability to project manage a team to facilitate implementations and/or procedural change. Adept and interested and learning and implementing new technologies to improve existing processes. Dexterity with data platforms including Tableau.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 to USD $140,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Posting Number2026-15450
Posted Date1 day ago(3/23/2026 4:41 PM)
Location : LocationUS-NY-New York
Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationHybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite
DepartmentOffice of Undergraduate Admissions
School/DivisionUniversity Enrollment Management (WS1960)
Compensation GradeBand 54
UnionN/A
FT/PTFull-Time
CategoryStudent Services/Athletics
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000