Specialist, Admissions

Position Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees the recruitment and enrollment of both Chinese and international students at NYU Shanghai. The Assistant Director of Admissions, based in Shanghai, will primarily focus on international recruitment in assigned regions, including the USA and abroad. This role involves building relationships with high schools, conducting outreach to prospective international students, and reviewing applications for admission. The Assistant Director will work closely with on-campus partners for event planning and logistics, oversee the student ambassador and campus tour programs, respond to inquiries from prospective applicants, manage year-round virtual information sessions, and provide cross-collaborative support for the Chinese admissions process and related events.

The primary responsibilities include:

General Admissions (50%)

Conduct outreach in the USA and internationally to promote NYU Shanghai and recruit a diverse pool of students; Develop expertise in examination systems, grading scales, and educational qualifications in assigned regions; Organize and present workshops, information sessions, and school visits focused on international applicants; Represent NYU Shanghai at regional events, including counselor workshops, conferences, and exhibitions; Review a large volume of international applications for admission to NYU Shanghai.

Manage the Student Ambassador Program (30%)

Lead the recruitment, training, and management of the international student ambassador program, while continuously evaluating its structure and aligning it with the evolving needs of the Undergraduate Admissions office; Communicate and enforce expectations and ensure participation and growth opportunities for student ambassadors; Partner with Admissions Marketing to utilize social media that engage student ambassadors with prospective students/admitted students; Coordinate with the finance office to facilitate timely payments for student ambassadors in China and Abroad.

Plan/Implement Events (10%)

Host NYU Shanghai virtual bi-weekly information sessions and virtual weekly one-to-one virtual coffee chats; Plan, execute and oversee multiple aspects of yield, Admitted Student Weekend/Candidate Weekend and other on-/off-campus events.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

Data entry; General office administration; Additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (preferred).

Experience:

1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in higher education or admissions-related field (required); 2+ years of personal or work experience in Mainland China, preferably related to secondary education systems (preferred); Experience managing a group of 15+ students (preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and client service skills; Excellent English speaking, writing and presentation skills; Knowledge of US higher education and liberal arts curricula; Ability to make thoughtful decisions in a timely manner; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Ability to travel internationally as required, eg. 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring; Availability to work evenings and weekends; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly with Excel) and Google suite.

Additional Information

About NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is China’s first Sino-US research university and the third degree-granting campus of the NYU Global Network. We were founded in 2012 by New York University and East China Normal University with the support of the city of Shanghai and the district of Pudong. NYU Shanghai seeks to cultivate globally-minded graduates through innovative teaching, world-class research, and a commitment to public service. 

NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. We are proud of its diverse and talented staff members, who work together to build and sustain this unique and pioneering institution of higher education in China. 

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