Assistant/Senior Assistant./Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant/Senior Assistant/Associate Director will work independently and as a member of a team within the Office of Undergraduate Admission to enroll competitive incoming classes with a wide range of backgrounds and talents. The annual cycle of the admission and enrollment process involves performing and working in a variety of functions throughout the year. The Undergraduate Admission staff is responsible for enrolling students in the bachelor’s degree program and the residential associate’s degree program via BC’s 9th college, Messina College.

Requirements

• At a minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Enthusiasm for representing Boston College to prospective students, families, and college/school counselors.
• Commitment to recruiting, enrolling, retaining, mentoring, and engaging with students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate Boston College's distinctive mission as a Catholic, Jesuit university.
• Excellent time management and communication skills, with particular strengths in public speaking and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recruitment and enrollment with a wide range of student populations and undergraduate recruitment programs is desired.
• Technical and project management experience in Slate CRM is desired.
• At least two years of previous admission experience or comparable work experience in higher education or another related profession is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned territory through outreach to high schools, prospective students/families, and alumni.
• Outreach includes seasonal travel to approximately 75 high schools within assigned recruitment territories (both domestically and internationally) to represent the University to prospective students and counselors.
• Territory management may also require speaking at evening programs, coordinating meetings with alumni, leading admission-based workshops, and attending professional conferences.
• Review applications for admission. Will annually review and manage approximately 1,800-1,900 first-year applications between mid-October and mid-March.
• Conduct information sessions both on and off campus.
• Assist in the general hospitality service of all admission guests visiting Boston College.
• Plan and execute a range of supplementary responsibilities that may include event management, print and digital communications, work as an athletic liaison, or other responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional job-related duties within the Office of Undergraduate Admission to include phone coverage, open house programs, meeting/committees, mentoring current students, and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

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