Associate Director of Admissions

Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, the Associate Director of Admissions assists in executing recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management strategies aimed at meeting specific enrollment goals and enrolling a high-quality, diverse student body that enhances the reputation of the School of International and Public Affairs. The Associate Director is responsible for managing prospect inquiries and applications and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that includes pre-admission counseling to prospective applicants for all School programs. The Associate Director manages the enrollment of admitted students and oversees planning and execution of yield events and associated campaigns. The incumbent serves as a member of the team responsible for Slate project management, including developing, tracking and reporting on key admissions and enrollment metrics. The incumbent trains and supervises graduate program assistants, and casual and work-study employees to ensure high quality customer service and accurate and efficient information dissemination.

At SIPA—the world’s leading school of global policy—we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We work to cultivate these values in our practices, programs and policies. We aim to create a workplace that is welcoming and celebrates the unique lived experiences of all our staff, students and faculty. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the School. Applicants are encouraged to include information in their cover letter about how they will further this goal.