Assistant Director of Admissions

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

4d•$48,610 - $66,839•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions will help advance Northeastern University’s efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. This individual will design and implement an effective recruitment strategy within a specified domestic and/or international travel territory as well as evaluate applicants for admission into the University. The recruitment strategy will include travel within assigned territories to convey key institutional highlights in order to attract and subsequently enroll first-year and transfer students. Responsibilities include counseling and advising students and families regarding the admission process, formal and informal presentations for both small and large groups of prospective and admitted students, and maintaining relationships with school counselors as well as community based organizations while managing the territory throughout the admission cycle. The Assistant Director will work closely with various stakeholders to communicate admissions-related information and serve as an advocate of the constituency in the admissions process.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with high school students, their families and school counselors in a variety of settings.
Superior written, verbal communication, and organizational skills along with the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to multicultural and socioeconomic issues.
Experience making compelling presentations to small and large groups.
Proven ability to successfully work independently as well as part of a team.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a student-facing role in college admissions, secondary school admissions, or a related experience in another higher education setting required.
Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.
The ability to lift and move recruitment materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with recruitment programming, travel scheduling and budgeting, admissions counseling, and application evaluation.
Demonstrated proficiency or comfort with various technologies (such as Microsoft 365), admissions database/softwares, and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

Design and implement an effective goal-driven recruitment strategy for an assigned geographic area, including efficient and cost-effective travel management, meeting with prospective students, families, and school counselors, and following up on travel.
Complete a thorough, accurate, and consistent review of applications using specified evaluation policies and procedures, ensuring completion within specified time periods, which may include working evenings and/or weekends.
Coordinate and manage specific projects that support the admissions cycle, collaborating with stakeholders, setting goals, developing timelines, and achieving desired results.
Communicate accurate information and counsel students, parents, school counselors, and other stakeholders in a timely, professional, and positive manner through various interactions.
Fully participate in all training and professional development opportunities.
Support the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Admissions Visitor Center, and perform other duties as assigned.
Be a team player with a strong work ethic, actively contributing to office welfare in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Work independently and collaboratively across units, being sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse constituencies.
Model strong communication and advocacy skills in a professional setting.