Dean of Admissions

About Manhattan University

Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood of Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study.

It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

The Dean of Admissions serves as the senior enrollment leader overseeing the strategic direction, planning, and operational execution of both Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, the Dean provides vision, leadership, and coordination to drive recruitment, enrollment, and yield strategies aligned with Manhattan University’s mission, values, and institutional goals.

The Dean fosters a data-informed, collaborative, and mission-centered culture across the enrollment division. This leader partners closely with academic deans, faculty, Athletics, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Jasper Central, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive, ethical, and effective enrollment practices that support student success and institutional sustainability. The position requires an innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking professional committed to the Lasallian educational tradition.

• Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive recruitment and enrollment plans across all undergraduate and graduate pipelines.
• Oversee enrollment modeling, market analysis, funnel reporting, and forecasting to inform strategy and enhance recruitment outcomes.
• Strengthen the university’s market position through innovative outreach, partnerships, and audience-specific recruitment initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between academic program offerings, recruitment priorities, and institutional goals.

• Provide direct leadership to admissions representatives in both undergraduate and graduate admissions, ensuring coordinated and high-performing operations across both units.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate professional staff; foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Guide admissions committees and ensure rigorous, equitable evaluation processes for all applicant populations.
• Manage divisional budgets, allocate resources effectively, and support long-term operational planning.

• Partner with the Director of Slate and Data Analytics to ensure optimal use of CRM (Slate) and other enrollment technologies.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance across all enrollment operations.
• Use data-driven insights to refine recruitment strategies, strengthen yield, and enhance student success indicators.

• Collaborate with the Vice President for Finance, the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, and the Executive Director of Jasper Central to implement annual financial aid models that support enrollment and net revenue goals.
• In conjunction with the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, serve as liaison with Athletics compliance on all admissions matters involving student-athletes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic leadership, faculty, high school counselors, community organizations, graduate program administrators, and external partners.

• Partner with the Executive Director of Marketing and other campus stakeholders to ensure cohesive, compelling messaging across web, digital, and print communications for both undergraduate and graduate audiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Events, Communications, and Strategy on the planning and execution of major recruitment and yield events, including, but not limited to, Open House, Accepted Students Day, graduate recruitment events, and other signature programs.
• Ensure communications and event strategies reflect best practices in audience engagement and support enrollment goals.

• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and institutional policies, including ethical recruitment standards, accreditation expectations, and data privacy regulations.
• Maintain awareness of evolving higher education regulations and enrollment trends, adjusting practices proactively.

• Lead special initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.
• Represent Manhattan University at regional and national conferences,…