Assistant Director Of Admissions For Yield And Events

MIT•Cambridge, MA

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee and manage MIT's yield programming, including both the in-person Campus Preview Weekend event and all virtual yield initiatives for admitted students and their parents. Under the direction of the Associate Director for Outreach, will oversee the logistic and programming support for Fall recruitment travel planning with specific responsibilities to manage the team, to secure venues, review final information and upload to public facing web pages; provide ancillary support to the Assistant Director for Rural Outreach on Summer/Fall programs and logistics, including attending STARS in-person events and participating in the fly-in admissions process, from reading to committee; read and evaluate first-year and transfer applications, and serve on the admissions selection committee; conduct online and on-campus information sessions, in addition to scheduling, coordinating, and presenting regional information sessions throughout the country. This position supervises one Admissions Counselor supporting yield and events programming.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of three years of college admissions or relevant experience
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent public speaking, communication, organization, interpersonal, project management, and analytical thinking skills
Keen attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and transform ideas into practical solutions
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision over sustained periods
Superior judgment and discretion
Enjoy contact with a wide variety of personalities using sensitivity and tact in all interactions
Support for MIT’s commitment to access, equity, and inclusion
A driver's license

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage MIT's yield programming, including both the in-person Campus Preview Weekend event and all virtual yield initiatives for admitted students and their parents.
Oversee the logistic and programming support for Fall recruitment travel planning.
Manage the team responsible for recruitment travel planning.
Secure venues for recruitment events.
Review final information and upload to public facing web pages.
Provide ancillary support to the Assistant Director for Rural Outreach on Summer/Fall programs and logistics.
Attend STARS in-person events.
Participate in the fly-in admissions process, from reading to committee.
Read and evaluate first-year and transfer applications.
Serve on the admissions selection committee.
Conduct online and on-campus information sessions.
Schedule, coordinate, and present regional information sessions throughout the country.