Assistant Director, Admissions Event Management

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

William Paterson University is a purpose-driven, proudly diverse community—designated as both a public Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution—committed to creating transformative academic, professional, and personal experiences as a powerhouse of progress. We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award. 

Our 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings—preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond. 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of First-Time Admissions, the Assistant Director supports overall recruitment efforts and is responsible for planning and managing effectively all aspects of high-quality on and off campus Admissions events for prospective students, families, and groups.  The selected candidates serve as an integral part of the admissions team and, as such, participates in recruitment and conversion functions and events. As a result, the position requires extensive travel and presence on and off campus to assigned geographic territories in order to identify and maintain relationships with prospective, admitted, and enrolled students and their families. As such, this position is not performed via remote operation. Additionally, the Assistant Director will manage effectively his or her assigned geographic territories, render admissions decisions. 

The Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Management will generate student applications and assist students, as a trusted advisor, in the enrollment process being mindful that the University endeavors to retain students and maintain a student body that is diversely and academically prepared. 

Department Overview 
The Department of University Admissions within the Division of Enrollment Management is dedicated to creating a seamless, fully supported pathway to enrollment at William Paterson University. The University supports a diverse student body and is invested in the success of each and every student. That investment begins with the Department of University Admissions where dedicated Admissions Counselors reach out to prospective students and lend support through and into the classroom. 

For more information, please visit https://www.wpunj.edu/admissions/ 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Counseling prospective students and their families on the admissions/enrollment processes and promoting the benefits of attending the University. 

• Achieving a clear set of established enrollment goals through effectively managing assigned geographic territories. 

• Generating inquiry actions/applications, counseling through the application process, rendering admission decisions, and facilitating enrollment next steps. 

• Actively participating in admissions events on and off campus, which could include e