ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Undergraduate Admissions 1A2A

Boston University•Boston, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Assistant Director. Assistant Directors in the Undergraduate Admissions Office are required to represent the University at programs both on and off campus while managing a recruitment territory. The person in this position is expected to participate in the efforts of our office to build a strong and diverse applicant pool and commit to principles of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in the college search and application process. Managing a recruitment territory requires extensive travel domestically in order to build and maintain relationships with high school personnel, representatives from community-based organizations as well as prospective students and their families. This position is required to holistically review and evaluate applications for admission, participate in our committee process, and identify potential scholarship candidates. This position will act as a liaison to an office or Admission function and maintain a high knowledge level of Boston University and the field of college admissions. Evening and weekend hours are necessary for most of the calendar year, as well as the ability to travel extensively for days or weeks at a time.

Requirements

Extensive domestic travel required
Evening and weekend hours necessary for most of the calendar year
Ability to travel extensively for days or weeks at a time
Reside within a 3-hour commuting distance of the University

Responsibilities

Represent the University at programs both on and off campus
Manage a recruitment territory
Participate in efforts to build a strong and diverse applicant pool
Commit to principles of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in the college search and application process
Build and maintain relationships with high school personnel, representatives from community-based organizations, prospective students and their families
Holistically review and evaluate applications for admission
Participate in the committee process
Identify potential scholarship candidates
Act as a liaison to an office or Admission function
Maintain a high knowledge level of Boston University and the field of college admissions