Assistant Director, Admissions

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for Assistant Director, Admissions in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a top of the line athletic facility, look no further! At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is a key member of the admissions team focused on graduate student recruitment. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing communications to engage prospective students, applicants, and incoming students, including drafting and updating messages through Slate (Technolutions). This position will support recruitment by organizing events, assisting with promotional materials, and promoting GSAS programs through regional and national fairs, virtual events, and webinars. The Assistant Director will assist with operational tasks such as processing admission decisions and responding to inquiries.

Essential & Other Functions

• Marketing: Creates and manages communication plans for engaging prospective students, applicants, and incoming students. Drafts, edits, and updates communications for prospective students using the Slate (Technolutions) system, including tailored messaging for specific groups such as McNair Scholars. Works closely with the admissions team to enhance the Slate student portal. Implements website updates to improve the experience for prospects and admitted students. Acts as the main point of contact with our digital advertising agency and our Office of Communications. Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, academic administrators, and students. Stay informed about industry trends, best practices in admissions, and changes in educational policies that may impact the recruitment process.  45%

• Recruitment: Collaborates with faculty and staff in academic units to support recruitment efforts, including assistance with events such as program-specific information sessions and open houses, as well as broadcast emails and basic promotional materials. Promotes GSAS programs, including doctoral, master’s and non-degree offerings, through activities such as webinars, information sessions, and promotional events. Travels occasionally to attend regional and national recruitment fairs to attract high-quality applicants. Engages in virtual recruitment events and collaborates with the Admissions team to organize webinars aimed at promoting GSAS programs and increasing enrollment. Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-informed recommendations for continuous improvement.

  30%

• Administration: Supports admission operations by processing decision letters, responding to inquiries from prospective students and academic administrators, and overseeing the collection and review of final student transcripts in collaboration with the Department Coordinator. Assumes additional operational responsibilities as needed.

  25%

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS required

• 2-5 years of related experience required

• Experience with Slate (Technolutions) preferred.

• Some travel required.

• Position involves sitting, movement and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds to carry and set up boxes of information at recruitment fairs, etc

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

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