Department Office of Graduate and Advanced Education

School/Division NYU Shanghai (SH1002)

Compensation Grade Pending

FT/PT Full-Time

Category Business/Professional Administrative

Position Summary

The Associate of Graduate Admissions will perform general admissions work: attracting, selecting and enrolling students to NYU Shanghai’s jointly offered Master of Science programs with the NYU Stern School of Business. The Associate will be part of a collegial and highly skilled team responsible for the following: development and execution of marketing strategy; receipt, processing, and review of applications; issuance of admissions decisions; customer relations.

NYU Shanghai and NYU Stern’s joint MS programs, in Data Analytics & Business Computer and in Quantitative Finance, were launched in Spring 2018. Since then, the programs have attracted worldwide interest and enrolled their first cohorts in Summer 2019. Recruitment for the third cohorts is ongoing. For more information about the programs, visit stern.shanghai.nyu.edu.

The Office of Graduate and Advanced Education (“OGAE”) promotes educational initiatives beyond the undergraduate level at NYU Shanghai by overseeing the formation and management of master’s, professional, and doctoral education, and other closely related non-degree programs. The successful candidate will join the university during a time of significant anticipated growth in the OGAE and will have the opportunity to contribute in an impactful way to NYU Shanghai’s continued effort to become a leader in Chinese and international higher education.

For more information about OGAE, please visit https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/graduate.

The main responsibilities include:

●  Serve as a primary point-of-contact for admissions inquiries and consultations, providing in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, program resources and curriculum, scholarships and career development resources;

●  Deliver presentations about the programs and represent the school at admissions activities as well as at other professional events;

●  Help shape the incoming graduate classes by evaluating and selecting students for the programs, this includes reading applications and interviewing prospective students;

●  Assess applicants’ information for admissions decisions based on the applicant pool, the programs’ requirements, applicants’ academic and professional readiness, evaluate transcripts, applicants’ motivation and experiences;

●  Analyze effectiveness of admissions marketing initiatives and actively engage in marketing and data analysis and evaluate effectiveness of all recruitment, marketing and yield activities;

●  Implement the marketing strategy of the admissions cycle, including digital marketing, CRM, surveys and analysis, advertising, customer service, information sessions on-campus, off-campus events, and yield;

●  Develop marketing materials and activities, related manuals and materials for informational hand-out, email marketing campaigns, website, webinars, on-campus information sessions and off-campus events; and execute social media communication and engagement strategy, work with internal and external marketing partners to implement successful campaigns in line with the programs’ overall marketing plan;

●  Coordinate with relevant departments and schools, whether in New York or in Shanghai, to ensure effective and smooth admissions services;

●  Execute other graduate admissions initiatives and assignments related to the marketing and operations of the programs;

●  At all times be familiar and act in accordance with university and OGAE policies;

●  Other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned in accordance with OGAE needs.

Qualifications

Required Education

●  Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Graduate professional degree highly valued;

●  Study abroad experience highly valued.

Required Experience

●  1 year of experience (including internships experience) in marketing, recruiting, admissions, public relations, supply chain operations, logistics or other related area. Working experience in an English-language setting highly valued;

●  Working experience in international higher education, business or other professional degree education highly valued.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

●  Superior maturity, judgment, professionalism, attention to detail and interpersonal skills are essential;

●  Candidates must be self-motivated, outgoing, energetic, personable, team-spirited, dedicated and hard-working, with an ability to effectively promote NYU Shanghai and its programs;

●  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-cultural environment, developing effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to implement programs successfully;

●  Demonstrated ability to understand and support institutional values while also thinking creatively about institutional problem-solving;

●  Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;

●  Knowledge of public relations and marketing/design best practices highly valued;

●  Proficiency in English required. Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written communication skills;

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, Google Docs/Apps, other database applications and Internet research;

●  Working knowledge of web and social media tools highly valued. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or comparable design software highly valued;

●  Admissions events may take place during the evening and weekends, and Admissions Associates will be expected to attend and participate at these events;

●  China and international travel may be required.

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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