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Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment
Department: School of Nursing
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59191
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• Develop and implement a strategic, comprehensive student recruitment and yield strategy to increase enrollment of all programs as it relates to the strategic plan, goals and vision and mission for the School of Nursing.
• Research and develop best practices in student recruitment, competitor strategies, and historical data.
• Coordinate and implement a plan for marketing and communication for all programs.
• Continually update marketing strategies as needed to achieve school growth.
• Serve as the School of Nursing Slate lead and liaison with the university Graduate and Undergraduate Enrollment Management office.
• Collaborate with PhD faculty and staff regarding the implementation of PhD Excellence initiatives.
• Supervise and lead team of admissions professionals.
• Serve as back up to Senior Director of Student and Academic Services.
• Help direct enrollment management guidelines/policies for graduate and undergraduate nursing programs based upon market conditions and enrollment targets.
• Process applications for admission to the DNP and PhD programs, from submission to decision and matriculation.
• Assist Undergraduate nursing staff during busy application processing times.
• Serve on Undergraduate Campus Events Information Steering Committee (CISC).
• Bi-annually review and evaluate decision materials and provide reports to leadership.
• Represent the university and School of Nursing at onsite/offsite recruitment events as needed.
• Participate in orientation, welcoming, and commencement activities as needed.
• Establish collaborative and positive working relationships that respect the dignity, worth, and culture of students, faculty, staff, colleagues, peers, communities, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate with potential applicants across all nursing programs and be able to respond to questions about program requirements. Host independent information sessions for potential applicants.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Three years of relevant working experience in admissions.
• A valid U.S. Drivers License or the ability to demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs for this position.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field.
• Knowledgeable about college admissions and recruitment practices in higher education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills are necessary.
• Enthusiasm for higher education is crucial.
• Functional proficiency in Slate or other enterprise CRM systems.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience utilizing data to craft admissions/enrollment marketing strategies.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet strict deadlines.

Physical Demands


Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jackie Martek
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Staff Assistant
Contact's Email: jmartek@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-3537

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/23/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: