Admissions Officer

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Independently administer and implement university and/or department admissions policies and procedures. Read and evaluate admissions applications from assigned geographical regions. Apply discretion and independent judgment in deciding which qualified students should be presented to the committee for possible admission. Handle inquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents, secondary school administrators, and the general public in assigned geographical regions. Develop and nurture relationships with alumni/ae interviewers. Devise regional interview process procedure. Guide alumni/ae on how to conduct successful applicant interviews. Answer and respond to inquiries and concerns of applicants and students, both admitted and rejected, from assigned geographical area. Provide information and advice about Harvard College and admissions procedures through information sessions conducted in-person and online. Travel may be undertaken independently or as joint travel with other institutions. Assist in planning and/or facilitate virtual and in-person recruitment and yield events; participate in on-campus admitted student events. Additional administrative responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
• Valid Driver's License.
• Reliable Internet access.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well under pressure and strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Problem solving and analytical skills, independent initiative, excellent judgment, and ability to keep information confidential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to interact with diverse populations and make presentations to large groups.
• Proficiency with office productivity and collaboration software, as well as business applications, a must.
• Prior application reading experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate admissions applications from assigned geographical regions.
• Apply discretion and independent judgment in deciding which qualified students should be presented to the committee for possible admission.
• Handle inquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents, secondary school administrators, and the general public in assigned geographical regions.
• Develop and nurture relationships with alumni/ae interviewers.
• Devise regional interview process procedure.
• Guide alumni/ae on how to conduct successful applicant interviews.
• Answer and respond to inquiries and concerns of applicants and students, both admitted and rejected, from assigned geographical area.
• Provide information and advice about Harvard College and admissions procedures through information sessions conducted in-person and online.
• Travel may be undertaken independently or as joint travel with other institutions.
• Assist in planning and/or facilitate virtual and in-person recruitment and yield events.
• Participate in on-campus admitted student events.
• Additional administrative responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level