Assistant Director – Admissions Processing

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Assistant Director overseeing admissions processing at NYU. Supervising mail handling, coordination of materials, and managing a team for a large applicant pool.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $84,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervises the shipping and receiving functions for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Manages the flow of incoming mail, including applicant credentials and inquiries.
Liaison between NYU and delivery personnel and mailing vendors.
Coordinates receipt and processing of all packages and materials.
Supervises a full-time and student staff of nearly 20 personnel for mail processing.
Coordinates mailings for the Marketing, Communications, & Visitor Relations team.
Manages inventory of publications, mailing materials, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
Experience managing processing functions at a high volume capacity.
Ability to communicate with a diverse population verbally and in writing.
Ability to supervise staff.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to thrive in a high volume organization with critical deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

mail processinginventory managementpackage coordination

Soft Skills

communicationsupervisionorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree