Director of Undergraduate Admissions

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions serves as the lead external ambassador for List College at JTS. This position is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of academically motivated students for JTS’s Joint Program with Columbia University and Double Degree Program with Barnard College. Utilizing an innovative and results-oriented approach, they are responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of the full life cycle of the undergraduate admissions operation.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the full List College undergraduate admissions process.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and their families, as well as professionals at high schools, synagogues, Israel programs, camps, and other Jewish communal agencies.
• Chair Admissions Committee and serve as liaison to the Dean’s Office, Barnard College, and The School of General Studies at Columbia University.
• Coordinate and implement a nationwide recruitment strategy in concordance with market trends.
• Member of the Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee and manage awards for all applicants in caseload.
• Interview and counsel prospective students and families.
• Represent JTS at various on and off-campus recruitment events (weekend and evening hours expected).
• Lead presentations to students, administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors about List College.
• Oversee management and evaluation of admissions applications to select qualified candidates.
• Communication with prospective students to encourage campus visits, application submission, and enrollment. Maintain appropriate follow-up with these students regarding the status of their applications for admission.
• Supervisor of six Admissions and Social Media Interns and a cohort of 30+ tour guides and senior interviewers.
• Special projects as assigned.

Operations Responsibilities:

• Utilize admissions technology to drive recruitment and communication planning.
• Plan and implement recruitment trips to schools, synagogues, and communities throughout the admissions cycle.
• Field prospective student, parent, and counselor phone calls and emails.
• Manage the acceptance, rejection, and scholarship letter processes and liaise with high schools regarding all application matters.
• Maintain, update, and execute strategic communication plan to prospective, admitted, and enrolled students based on current and new recruitment strategy.
• Develop weekly statistical reports and analysis of inquiry and applicant pool to enhance recruitment strategies and yield.
• Oversee planning, strategy, and execution for all on- and off-campus events (i.e., open houses, independent college counselor visits, accepted student events, and visiting weekends).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences.
• Strong preference for prior admissions and/or recruitment experience.
• Experience working with teens/young adults.
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and cultivate relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—both public speaking and one-on-one.
• Computer skills and experience with complex data systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

JTS welcomes applications from all qualified applicants without regard to

race, color, disability, age, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors as prohibited by law.