About Hofstra

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind.

Position Details

Reporting to the Director of Campus Visit Programming & New Student Orientation, the Associate Director for Campus Visit Programs and Events provides leadership for the planning, promotion, execution, and assessment of undergraduate admission events that support the University’s enrollment goals.

• Plans, coordinates, and executes a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate admission programs and events.
• Develops and manages annual event calendars, project timelines, and operational plans.
• Coordinates event logistics, program content, staffing, schedules, and event-day operations.
• Collaborates with academic and administrative departments and campus partners.
• Develops and implements event communication and marketing strategies.
• Manages event registration, communications, surveys, reporting through Slate CRM.
• Monitors and assesses event performance through attendance metrics and participant feedback.
• Develops, monitors, and reconciles event budgets.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, families, school counselors, and campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, enrollment management, event planning, higher education administration, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex operational processes.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, databases, Microsoft Office applications, and event management technologies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Slate CRM.
• Experience in undergraduate admissions, enrollment management, or recruitment event planning.
• Budget development and management experience.