Admissions Recruitment Specialist

Posting Number

2026-15324

The Office of Admissions at the NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking an Admissions Recruitment Specialist.

The Admissions Recruitment Specialist will be the main point of contact for prospective students and lead recruitment efforts which attract a broad range of applicants to the SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) degree offerings including onsite and fully online Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. The individual will play a key role in hosting recruiting and yield events (virtual/on campus) and lead efforts to attract and engage student populations across the country. Nurture existing relationships with community colleges and partner institutions and develop new feeder school and partner pipelines of students to DAUS. Develop coaching relationships with applicants to advise them of academic program options to meet their goals. Work closely with SPS departments to identify, develop and implement new recruitment initiatives (utilizing virtual, technology, social media) to increase enrollment of non-traditional students including adult learners, transfer students, active duty service members/veterans.

Required education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Required experience:
2+ years Admissions or related student advising experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience evaluating transcripts for transfer credit. Experience with working with non-traditional student populations including adult learners, transfer students (community college and adults with some college credit, active-duty service members/veterans, first generation students).
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to promote the University and to work independently as well as part of a team. Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills. Ability to handle sensitive situations and/or people. Valid driver’s license. Ability to work evenings, weekends, remotely, and travel extensively. Ability to market online and onsite programs and serve as a liaison between admissions and academic program officers.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with SPS stakeholders. Commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $79,999.97. 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.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.

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.

We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Click here to get started.