Director of International Admissions

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee all aspects of the recruitment, evaluation and selection of students seeking admission. Responsible for the overall direction of admissions operations including recruitment, marketing, and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license for business trips when permitted by FAS policy.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of international recruitment strategies and programs preferred.
• Ability to undertake extensive international travel when necessary.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to build rapport across teammates, motivate others, foster genuine and meaningful collaboration with diverse constituencies, and share knowledge effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including ability to make presentations to large groups. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work well under pressure, as well as strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, professional judgment, and ability to keep information confidential; problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizations and contexts.
• Knowledge of foreign language(s) and/or experience teaching English as a foreign language helpful.
• Knowledge of U.S. student visa process helpful.
• Master's degree in relevant field helpful.
• Proficiency with the office productivity and collaboration tools, as well as admissions and financial aid software; access to internet to review applications and work remotely as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement marketing & outreach plans, based on Harvard's commitment to recruit a highly diverse applicant pool across multiple dimensions; oversee efforts to improve pathways to college for international students.
• Establish and monitor policies and procedures for the international admissions process, recruitment strategy, and alumni interviewing abroad.
• Supervise two staff.
• Forecast and monitor budget; work with admissions officers to design cost-effective recruiting trips abroad.
• Evaluate international credentials (e.g., applicants, potential student-athletes, advanced standing petitioners, etc.) and evaluate applications for first-year admissions; investigate possible cases of fraud; chair admissions subcommittees; serve on transfer admission committee.
• Train and guide admissions officers in the evaluation of international applications/credentials and other admissions-related tasks (including responding to inquiries, working with alumni, etc.).
• Advise/collaborate with other Harvard offices; represent Harvard College international admissions to a wide range of stakeholders, partners, and other professionals.
• May travel abroad to present information about Harvard College, explain admissions criteria and procedures, interview and recruit students, cultivate alumni relations, train interviewers, and develop relationships with schools, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), CBOs (community-based organizations), and US State Department educational advisers.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree