AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
AMDA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Assistant Director of Admissions & Event Management to join its New York City Admissions team.
The primary focus of this position is admissions advising: working directly with prospective and accepted students and their families, building relationships, and guiding students through the admissions and enrollment processes. The Assistant Director maintains an active student caseload and provides consistent, personalized support to help students make informed enrollment decisions and complete required next steps.
In addition to these core advising responsibilities, the Assistant Director coordinates NY campus admissions events and supervises the department’s student workers. These responsibilities support the team’s admissions work and help create a welcoming, organized experience for visiting students and families.
Primary Responsibilities:
Admissions Advising and Enrollment
- Manage an assigned caseload of prospective and accepted students, serving as a consistent point of contact throughout the admissions and enrollment processes.
- Conduct admissions interviews and individual consultations with students and families.
- Build relationships through regular, personalized communication by phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person appointments.
- Explain AMDA’s academic programs, professional training, campus experience, admissions requirements, costs, scholarships, and financial aid resources.
- Help students explore their educational goals and understand AMDA’s programs and enrollment options.
- Guide accepted students through enrollment decisions, deadlines, required documentation, and other next steps.
- Proactively identify and address questions or concerns that may affect a student’s ability or decision to enroll.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid, Records, and other departments to resolve student questions and support timely completion of enrollment requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely records of student communications, follow-up activities, and enrollment progress in Slate or other applicable systems.
- Review student progress regularly and prioritize outreach to ensure consistent engagement and follow-through.
- Meet established expectations for student engagement, admissions activity, and enrollment outcomes.
- Uphold ethical admissions practices and provide accurate, clear information to students and families.
NY Campus Admissions Event Coordination
- Coordinate on-campus auditions, open houses, information sessions, accepted-student programs, and school group visits in partnership with Admissions and campus colleagues.
- Maintain event schedules and coordinate space, staffing, registration, materials, and other logistical needs.
- Work with faculty, Facilities, and other campus partners to ensure events are prepared and appropriately supported.
- Provide on-site coordination during events and respond to logistical issues and visitor needs.
- Coordinate event communications, attendance records, and follow-up so participants receive timely admissions support.
Student Ambassador Supervision
- Participate in the selection, onboarding, and training of NY Admissions student workers.
- Schedule student workers and assign daily responsibilities, including campus tours, audition and event support, visitor assistance, and prospective-student calls.
- Prepare student workers to provide accurate information and represent AMDA professionally.
- Provide ongoing direction and feedback, address performance concerns, and review time records.
- Ensure student worker coverage aligns with academic commitments, departmental needs, and approved budgets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- At least three years of experience in college admissions, enrollment advising, or student recruitment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and student-advising skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a student caseload and maintain consistent, personalized follow-up.
- Sound professional judgment, initiative, persistence, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain advising responsibilities while coordinating events and student workers.
- Commitment to ethical admissions practices and experience working with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency with technology, electronic communication tools, and CRM or database systems.
- Experience with Slate or a comparable admissions CRM preferred.
- Experience coordinating events and supervising or training student employees or staff preferred.
- Familiarity with performing arts education preferred.
Position Information
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
- This is an on-site position based at AMDA’s New York City campus.
- Evening and weekend work is required for scheduled auditions, admissions events, and other programs.
- Some travel may be required, including occasional evening and weekend work.
- The salary range for this position is $75,000–$80,000 annually.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AMDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law.