Sr. Associate Director of Admissions - College of Arts & Sciences - Manager, Admissions
Cornell University | |
88,506.00 - $108,174.00
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United States, New York, Ithaca | |
Jun 10, 2026 | |
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The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest undergraduate college at Cornell and consists of approximately 4,600 undergraduates, 1,370 graduate students, 685 faculty, 40 academic departments, and 300 staff. The college receives almost 35,000 undergraduate applications per year.
The Senior Associate Director of Admissions plays an integral role in the Office of Admissions of the College of Arts and Sciences, assisting the Director in overseeing the creation, implementation, and coordination of recruitment, selection, and yield activities that will contribute to the College's enrollment goals. The Senior Associate Director manages the Seasonal Reader program, provides overall supervision for two Assistant Directors of Admission, and has an additional specialty focus that is TBD (e.g. data management; recruitment; etc.). The Senior Associate Director also coordinates and executes the selection process for an admissions region for which they will be responsible. This position is located in Ithaca, NY. After an initial on-campus orientation period, this position offers the option of hybrid work flexibility. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of holistic admissions process for selective to highly selective US universities. Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems in higher education such as Slate. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 24th. Review of applications will begin immediately with priority consideration given to those received by June 17th. Your complete application must include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching. No visa sponsorship is provided for this position. University Job Title: Manager AdmissionsJob Family: Student ServicesLevel: GPay Rate Type: SalaryPay Range: $88,506.00 - $108,174.00Remote Option Availability: HybridCompany: EndowedContact Name: Tara WilderContact Email: tsw22@cornell.eduJob Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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88,506.00 - $108,174.00
Jun 10, 2026