Teachers College, Columbia University
Assistant Director of Admission, Online Programs
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Division of Enrollment & Student Success at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a student-focused and collaborative professional to join our team as the Assistant Director of Admission for Online Programs. The Assistant Director of Admission, Online Programs is an energetic and highly service-oriented professional, responsible for growing enrollment for online graduate programs offered by Teachers College, Columbia University (TC). The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting the College’s enrollment goals by attracting, engaging, and guiding prospective students through the application and enrollment process for TC’s graduate online master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. The Assistant Director will initiate communications, respond to inquiries, coordinate events, and review applications to help grow online enrollment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of virtual recruitment tools, and a commitment to expanding access to graduate education through high-quality online programs.
Responsibilities
Liaison for Online Programs:
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students interested in online programs, providing timely and accurate information about admission requirements, flexibility, and program expectations.
Counseling and Recruitment:
Provide higher level counseling to prospective and admitted students through various modalities (including in-person, telephone, email, zoom, mail or text).
Virtual Recruitment:
Coordinate and host innovative virtual recruitment events, including online information sessions, webinars, drop-in advising hours as well as yield events to ensure enrollment goals are met.
Admissions Collaboration:
Work closely with faculty in application preparation, application review, finalizing admission decisions, implementing changes to the admission application, and regular reporting of requested admission data.
Strategic Alignment:
Attend online program working group meetings to provide updates, discuss strategy, and share outcomes.
Data-Driven Tracking:
Analyze enrollment data and recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and adjust strategies to meet enrollment goals.
Supervision:
Supervision of student worker.
Industry Awareness:
Stay current on industry best practices in online education, virtual engagement, and graduate enrollment trends.
Marketing and Communications
Content Collaboration:
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create emails, FAQs, video, social media posts, and other forms of compelling content that highlight the benefits of TC’s graduate online programs.
Campaign Monitoring:
Work with the Marketing & Communications team to monitor marketing campaign performance, share ideas, source partnership opportunities, and conduct research on competitors.
General Recruitment
Campus and Virtual Engagement:
Support College-wide recruitment and yield events through participation in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events (tours, information sessions, Open Houses, etc.) to speak to any interest in online programs.
Other Duties:
Other duties, committees, and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education, experience or training
2-4 years of previous admission and recruitment experience, or experience in higher education, student services, counseling or advising
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Proficiency with CRM systems (such as Slate, Salesforce), virtual meeting platforms, and digital outreach tools
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote or hybrid environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally for recruitment
Willingness to work some evening and occasional weekend hours
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including academic programs, marketing, and student support services
Valid driver\'s license
Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree
Experience recruiting for online degree programs in a graduate or professional school setting
Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, including paid search, email marketing, and social media engagement
Experience with Slate
Salary Range $62,000 - $70,000
Work Modality Hybrid
Benefits and Additional Information Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Benefits:
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hybrid/Remote Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.
Equal Employment Opportunity Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities:
oasid@tc.columbia.edu
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The Division of Enrollment & Student Success at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a student-focused and collaborative professional to join our team as the Assistant Director of Admission for Online Programs. The Assistant Director of Admission, Online Programs is an energetic and highly service-oriented professional, responsible for growing enrollment for online graduate programs offered by Teachers College, Columbia University (TC). The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting the College’s enrollment goals by attracting, engaging, and guiding prospective students through the application and enrollment process for TC’s graduate online master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. The Assistant Director will initiate communications, respond to inquiries, coordinate events, and review applications to help grow online enrollment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of virtual recruitment tools, and a commitment to expanding access to graduate education through high-quality online programs.
Responsibilities
Liaison for Online Programs:
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students interested in online programs, providing timely and accurate information about admission requirements, flexibility, and program expectations.
Counseling and Recruitment:
Provide higher level counseling to prospective and admitted students through various modalities (including in-person, telephone, email, zoom, mail or text).
Virtual Recruitment:
Coordinate and host innovative virtual recruitment events, including online information sessions, webinars, drop-in advising hours as well as yield events to ensure enrollment goals are met.
Admissions Collaboration:
Work closely with faculty in application preparation, application review, finalizing admission decisions, implementing changes to the admission application, and regular reporting of requested admission data.
Strategic Alignment:
Attend online program working group meetings to provide updates, discuss strategy, and share outcomes.
Data-Driven Tracking:
Analyze enrollment data and recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and adjust strategies to meet enrollment goals.
Supervision:
Supervision of student worker.
Industry Awareness:
Stay current on industry best practices in online education, virtual engagement, and graduate enrollment trends.
Marketing and Communications
Content Collaboration:
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create emails, FAQs, video, social media posts, and other forms of compelling content that highlight the benefits of TC’s graduate online programs.
Campaign Monitoring:
Work with the Marketing & Communications team to monitor marketing campaign performance, share ideas, source partnership opportunities, and conduct research on competitors.
General Recruitment
Campus and Virtual Engagement:
Support College-wide recruitment and yield events through participation in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events (tours, information sessions, Open Houses, etc.) to speak to any interest in online programs.
Other Duties:
Other duties, committees, and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education, experience or training
2-4 years of previous admission and recruitment experience, or experience in higher education, student services, counseling or advising
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Proficiency with CRM systems (such as Slate, Salesforce), virtual meeting platforms, and digital outreach tools
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote or hybrid environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and internationally for recruitment
Willingness to work some evening and occasional weekend hours
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including academic programs, marketing, and student support services
Valid driver\'s license
Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree
Experience recruiting for online degree programs in a graduate or professional school setting
Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, including paid search, email marketing, and social media engagement
Experience with Slate
Salary Range $62,000 - $70,000
Work Modality Hybrid
Benefits and Additional Information Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Benefits:
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hybrid/Remote Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.
Equal Employment Opportunity Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities:
oasid@tc.columbia.edu
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