Director of Admission

Brown University • Wausau, WI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation and the world by discovering, communicating and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. The Office of College Admission supports this mission through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of students that will embrace the rigorous yet flexible Open Curriculum and challenge each other intellectually while fostering a community centered around kindness and questioning. The Office of College Admission thinks about how an applicants’ unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity might weave into the ever-changing tapestry that is Brown University. Grades, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, independent work, the quality of the secondary school program and achievements outside the classroom are among the factors used to evaluate this promise, but no one of these measures is considered determinative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in highly selective college admissions
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of national and international demographic trends impacting the undergraduate admission applicant pool
• Must be familiar and comfortable with database systems and data analysis, specifically Slate and Google Office Suite
• Ability to provide cross-functional leadership and help create, implement, and maintain a comprehensive vision for undergraduate admissions operations that aligns with the University's strategic plan
• Evidence of creative strategic thinking, demonstrated experience in personnel and financial management
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment to promoting institutional diversity
• Expert knowledge of policies, practices and laws governing admissions, student records, and related student information systems
• Proven ability to manage large teams of professional staff
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize others (e.g., staff, faculty, students) to achieve shared results
• Record of innovation and creative problem solving, and strategic thinking and planning
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Aptitude for utilizing technology and effectively managing complex budgets
• Willingness to remain informed of best practices, engage with professional networks, and contribute to improving practice across higher education
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends, as needed
• Knowledge of athletics review and selection, preferably within Division I and/or the Ivy League

Responsibilities

• The Director of Admission leads and oversees the Office of College Admission in partnership with the Dean of Undergraduate Admission.
• The incumbent is primarily responsible for the management of the Office - including supervising several managers and teams of admissions officers - and ensuring the University successfully recruits, selects, and enrolls diverse classes of talented students in alignment with the University's goals.
• The Director leads efforts to onboard, manage and develop staff in the Office to ensure the admission officers consistently and equitably review applications and to ensure the admissions process operates seamlessly for the applicants and staff.
• Assigning reading portfolios and targets to the admissions officers
• Monitoring progress of admissions officers on their assignments and reading goals
• Communicating with staff around their goals, progress, and any identified issues or concerns
• Communicating in a timely manner with applicants regarding pertinent information and deadlines
• Coordinating committee meetings focused on collating feedback and making final decisions on admissions applications.
• The incumbent will serve as a representative of the Office of College Admission and the broader Enrollment Division on University leadership bodies and may stand-in for the Dean of Undergraduate Admission as needed.

Benefits

• Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees