Associate Director, Admissions, Events & Recruitment

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, the Associate Director of Admissions, Events & Recruitment supports the development and implementation of recruitment, admissions, and engagement initiatives for the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). The position manages daily operations and execution of outreach, event coordination, and communications to attract highly qualified candidates aligned with YSE’s mission. The Associate Director also partners with the Associate Director of International Admissions & Student Success to strengthen YSE’s visibility and recruitment efforts in key markets worldwide.

The position ensures the effective coordination and delivery of recruitment and event activities that reflect the school’s enrollment objectives and high standards of professionalism.

The Associate Director manages the planning and execution of on‑campus, virtual, and off‑site events for prospective and admitted students, including open houses, admitted student programs, and regional information sessions. The role oversees logistics, communications, registration, and post‑event follow‑up through Slate CRM, and contributes to developing event assessment tools to improve future programming. The role also plays a critical part in managing application processing workflows, evaluating applicant materials, and supporting strategic yield activities.

Working under the guidance of the Assistant Dean, the Associate Director collaborates closely with colleagues across Enrollment Management to implement recruitment, outreach, and communication activities. The role partners with the Associate Director of International Admissions & Student Success to coordinate international travel, outreach campaigns, and regional engagement strategies that strengthen YSE’s visibility in key global markets.

The Associate Director partners with professional admissions staff, faculty, and student ambassadors on recruitment and engagement initiatives to ensure consistent communication and a coordinated approach to outreach. The role also works collaboratively with the YSE Communications team to align digital content, social media, and marketing materials with recruitment priorities, enhancing YSE’s online visibility and prospective student engagement.

This position manages the admissions inbox, event calendars, and recruitment inventory, and supports Slate CRM functions related to event management, communication flows, and reporting. The role requires domestic and international travel to represent YSE at conferences, graduate fairs, and partner institutions. The Associate Director works cooperatively across YSE and with other Yale departments to ensure recruitment and admissions efforts are integrated, efficient, and supportive of the School’s mission and reputation.

Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Note:

Requests for vacation between December 15 and April 1 require special permission.

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus a minimum of three years of related experience in admissions, registration, placement, financial aid, student counseling or equivalent combination of education…