Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director, Admissions

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for the position of Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director. This person will promote the University at both on and off campus programs, which include public presentations. This staff member will manage a recruitment territory, building relationships with prospective students and their families, school counselors and representatives from community-based organizations. In this role, it will also be important to develop a working knowledge of high school curriculums, interview prospective students and evaluate undergraduate applications. This person will serve as a member of the selection team and support the overall execution of strategic departmental and institutional enrollment goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
0-3 years related work experience.
Strong process management skills; organizational skills; problem solving, and decision making.
Must be organized, an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to work with multiple deadlines.
Ability to build strong relationships with admissions staff and constituents across campus.
Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workspace applications.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Evening and weekend work are necessary during key recruitment periods.

Nice To Haves

Slate Technolutions and Workday preferred.
Previous work in undergraduate admissions is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment territory- including travel, college fairs, receptions, information sessions, high school visits and virtual outreach.
Conduct holistic review of all first-year and transfer applications from the assigned recruitment region and be an active participant in committee.
Perform information sessions on-campus and off-campus and serve as resource for campus visitors on a regular basis.
Correspond with prospective students and applicants, including proactive outreach and timely and appropriate follow-up to messages.
Assist as needed to support various projects and special populations, as determined by the supervisor and the needs of the office. These could include projects such as managing special applicants, deposit tracking or work with recruited athletes.
Participate in large-scale on campus recruitment events, such as admitted student open houses.
Travel 4-6 weeks in the fall and 1-2 weeks in the spring, including some nights and weekends.