Strategy Associate Jobs in Ithaca, NY (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Associate Director for Graduate Admission is a strategic student-centered member of the Ithaca College Office of Admission, providing leadership for graduate recruitment, admission, and enrollment strategy. This role manages key components of the graduate admission lifecycle and works closely with academic departments, faculty, and enrollment leadership to deliver a responsive, engaging, and inclusive experience for prospective students. 

The Associate Director is accountable for advancing graduate enrollment priorities and outcomes through targeted outreach, application review, relationship building, data-informed decision making, and collaborative campus partnerships. This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Ithaca College graduate enrollment while building expertise in graduate admission and enrollment management. 

SUPERVISION 

This position reports to the Executive Director of Admission within Admission with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies. The Associate Director provides direct supervision to professional staff supporting graduate admission, ensuring alignment with enrollment priorities and service standards. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following.  

Recruitment and Outreach 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 

Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours during peak admission cycles. 

Ability to travel and possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid New York State driver's license and the approval to operate a college vehicle are required.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience working with graduate, adult, or professional student populations. 

Experience collaborating with faculty or academic leadership in an admission or enrollment setting. 

Experience planning and implementing recruitment events, presentations, or outreach initiatives. 

Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems, preferably Technolutions Slate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Evening and weekend work may be required to support admission programs and events. 

Work is primarily conducted in a safe, accessible indoor office environment, with regular use of computers and standard office equipment. The role requires mobility across campus and the ability to travel to recruitment events and partner locations, which may include walking, driving, lifting and transporting recruitment materials, or arranging alternative transportation. The position requires travel to assigned regions and attendance at events that may occur during and outside of normal business hours.

This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu. 

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. 

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. 

Hiring Range:  $68,500 - $70,650, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

              Healthcare including vision and dental

              Generous Paid Time Off Policies

              403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 

              EAP

              Flexible Work Plans

              Educational Benefits

              Career-Enhancing Trainings

              For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.   This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.