Associate Director of Admissions - Selection

Tufts University•Medford, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in selective admissions, college counseling, or a related field
Experience with application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation.
Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft office suite
Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group
Valid U.S. Drivers’ License

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience of either professional or student staff
Experience with leading and/or facilitating staff development initiatives
Experience with highly selective application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
Experience with Technolutions Slate
Fluency in a second language

Responsibilities

Collaboratively develop and implement each cycle’s application evaluation process
Management of undergraduate first-year and transfer application review
Coordination of application cycle operations, calendars, and process improvements
Development and facilitation of staff reader training
Participate in the undergraduate application review and selection processes, including the evaluation of applications in alignment with training protocol and participation in selection committees. The Associate Director may be asked to chair selection committees as appropriate.
Serve as an on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, virtual formats, email, and phone.
Collaborate with campus partners, including the Student Services Technology Team, regarding data and project-based work.
Coordinate with external partners, such as College Board, Scoir, Common Application, and Coalition for College to support portfolio and office-wide initiatives.
Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions and workshops for a variety of audiences, both on-campus and off-campus.
As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officer and/or administrative staff.
Directly supervise 1-4 professional staff members and serve as a member of the Management Team.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.