Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, International Admissions
About The Position
Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, International Admissions. This person will promote the University at both on and off campus programs, which include public presentations to groups of varying sizes. 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.
- 2-5 years related work experience.
- Strong process management skills, organizational skills, problem solving, and decision making.
- Must be organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, and a strong collaborator, with the ability to work with multiple deadlines and priorities.
- A successful candidate will build strong relationships with admissions staff and constituents across campus.
- A valid driver’s license and a valid US Passport are both required.
- Evening and weekend work are necessary during key recruitment periods.
- Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workspace applications required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience reading international applications strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in a language other than English strongly preferred.
- Experience living or traveling abroad a plus.
- Basic knowledge of the US immigration system and SEVIS.
- Slate Technolutions preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage international and domestic recruitment territories- including coordinating and executing travel, attending college fairs and receptions, conducting information sessions, leading high school visits and utilizing virtual outreach.
- Conduct holistic review of first-year and transfer applications from the assigned recruitment region and be an active participant in committee discussions.
- 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 populations, deposit tracking or working with recruited athletes.
- Participate in large-scale on campus recruitment events, such as admitted student open houses.
- Travel internationally and in the U.S. 4-6 weeks in the fall and 1-2 weeks in the spring, including nights and weekends.
Benefits
- The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
- Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall.
- Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, [email protected].
- While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated.
- Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
