Associate Director of Admission, Performing Arts

Associate Director Of Performing Arts Admission

At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

The New School seeks an Associate Director of Performing Arts Admission, to provide leadership and direction for the recruitment and enrollment of qualified undergraduate and graduate students to the College of Performing Arts, including Mannes School of Music, the School of Drama, and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission in the College of Performing Arts, the Associate Director will assist with recruitment strategy and daily enrollment operations, and the management and coordination of Performing Arts admission staff.

We're looking for a bright, motivated, personable, organized, and tenacious professional with expertise in the performing arts, and proven experience working with students, staff, and faculty within a higher education performing arts environment. The position requires a strong customer service orientation and the demonstrated ability to perform a variety of complex and diverse tasks involving independent judgment and action. This position requires extensive travel throughout the United States and internationally. Weekend and evening hours will be required during recruitment season, auditions, and other high volume admission times.

Core Capabilities, Primary Duties, and Responsibilities

• Lead strategizing, management and implementation efforts in recruitment, evaluation, audition planning, faculty collaboration and enrollment processes for the College of Performing Arts' undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs in music performance, with particular emphasis on classical music and the programs within the Mannes School of Music.
• Serve as a member of the larger Enrollment Management and Strategic Partnerships (EMSP) recruitment planning team to ensure coordinated strategic deployment of university resources.
• Developing and maintaining fluency in offerings and target populations for the complete array of offerings at the College of Performing Arts and at The New School.
• Assist the Senior Director of Admission in the use of data to develop and implement admission policies and practices, and with management of Performing Arts admission staff. Prepare, review and execute admissions decisions in concert with select faculty and Dean's office personnel.
• Run, analyze, and disseminate reports to university partners, on data such as interview engagement, auditions and pipeline.
• Liaise with the Admission Communications team and the Performing Arts Communications team in the development, maintenance and execution of the college's communication and social networking plans to audiences across the admission pipeline.
• Interview students, conduct group information sessions, represent the College of Performing Arts and The New School at various events on campus and throughout the United States at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, public and service organizations, and performing arts festivals and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Mode

On campus - This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee. #LI-ONSITE

$83,500 - $85,000 per annum

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader and contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking institution that's reshaping the future of higher education. You'll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact.

Benefits At The New School

The New School is committed to supporting the well-being and success of our faculty and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their eligible dependents. Highlights include :

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.