Senior Assistant Director of Admission
About The Position
Brown University’s Office of College Admission supports the University’s mission by recruiting, selecting, and enrolling students who will embrace its rigorous yet flexible Open Curriculum and contribute to an intellectually engaged, kind, and questioning community. The office evaluates applicants by considering their talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspectives, identities, academic records, essays, recommendations, independent work, secondary-school programs, and achievements outside the classroom; no single measure is determinative. The Senior Assistant Director reads and evaluates applications, serves as a voting member of the Board of Admission, develops regional recruitment strategies, conducts information sessions, and represents Brown at schools, college fairs, alumni events, and other recruitment events in assigned territories. The role also assists with and may lead special projects and provides recommendations and professional support to Associate Directors. This position leads recruitment and selection of U.S. military veterans, maintains relationships with Brown’s ROTC battalions, and serves as the primary admission liaison to the Brown Office of Military Affiliated Students (OMAS). Active-duty military experience is strongly preferred. This is a regular, full-time employee position with a hybrid work location and a scheduled 37.5-hour workweek. The position requires travel and the ability to work long hours. All offers are contingent on a successful background check; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Six years of experience in education or higher education fields; college admission experience at a highly selective university is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing, active listening, and public speaking skills.
- Sensitivity to the concerns of people of different ages and backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to work independently and with groups.
- Creativity, efficiency, flexibility, open-mindedness, and good judgment.
- Ability to work long hours and travel.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- First-hand knowledge of major issues facing American colleges and universities.
- Driver’s license.
- Understanding of Brown and its academic standards.
- Ability to relate easily and appropriately with a broad range of people.
- Knowledge of the U.S. military and the experiences of veterans, service members, and ROTC students in higher education.
- Understanding of public relations and social media.
Nice To Haves
- Active-duty military experience is strongly preferred.
- Military experience or service background preferred.
- College admission experience at a highly selective university preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read and evaluate applications for admission.
- Serve as a voting member of the Board of Admission during the selection process.
- Develop regional recruitment strategies.
- Conduct group information sessions for prospective students and families.
- Represent Brown University at schools, college fairs, alumni events, and other recruitment events while traveling to assigned geographic territories.
- Assist with special projects and, at times, lead them.
- Provide recommendations and professional support to Associate Directors.
- Lead the Office of College Admission’s recruitment and selection of U.S. military veterans.
- Maintain the office’s relationships with Brown’s ROTC battalions.
- Serve as the primary admission liaison to the Brown Office of Military Affiliated Students (OMAS).
Benefits
- Flexible work/life balance.
- Summer hours and winter break.
- Time off and annual paid holidays.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Retirement benefits.
- Wellness offerings.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
