Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Cornell UniversityTown of Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive, and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity.
Job Description
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to implement and lead off-campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students. The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with targeted high schools, community-based organizations, and business-focused academic programs to increase awareness and applications. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with two to four years of work experience or equivalent combination.
Requirements
- Implement and lead off-campus recruitment strategies for prospective undergraduate students
- Build and maintain relationships with targeted high schools, community-based organizations, and business-focused academic programs
- Plan and manage outreach activities to engage high school students and cultivate interest in the SC Johnson College of Business
- Conduct 2â4 weeks of annual travel to priority regions for recruitment events and high-school engagement
- Develop programs and outreach for guidance counselors and influencers who support targeted student populations
- Serve as co-advisor to the Dyson and Nolan Student Ambassador programs
- Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and engagement for approximately 40 student ambassadors
- Support ambassador involvement in admissions events, recruitment, and yield activities
- Review 1,000+ undergraduate and transfer applications each year across a designated domestic and international territory
- Contribute to a culture of belonging by communicating across differences, demonstrating empathy and respect, and supporting a healthy, inclusive work environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
