Assistant Director of Admissions

Job Description:

Job Description:
Under the broad supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions (AD) works independently and leads a regional team focusing on targeted enrollment objectives for the designated region. As a key member of the Board of Admissions, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in sustaining a healthy enrollment and generating sufficient revenue for the institution. This position requires expertise on all programs available to prospective students, including but not limited to Coursera, EdEx, Summer Programs, City Music, Berklee Online, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee course offerings (including online undergraduate degrees, undergraduate programs, study abroad programs, and masters programs), our offerings in Valencia and New York and our Boston undergraduate program. Provides counseling services to applicants and prospective students through on-campus and off-campus activities. Plays a critical role in identifying and selecting leading candidates for admission to Berklee in support of the college’s mission to recruit the best. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of recruitment initiatives that support the Comprehensive Enrollment Strategy and are approved by the Dean. Assists in the implementation and management of special recruitment projects. Active participation in various college-sponsored events. Extensive travel required. Weekend and evening hours expected.

Job Purpose
Under the broad supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions (AD) works independently and leads a regional team focusing on targeted enrollment objectives for the designated region. As a key member of the Board of Admissions, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in sustaining a healthy enrollment and generating sufficient revenue for the institution. This position requires expertise on all programs available to prospective students, including but not limited to Coursera, EdEx, Summer Programs, City Music, Berklee Online, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee course offerings (including online undergraduate degrees, undergraduate programs, study abroad programs, and masters programs), our offerings in Valencia and New York and our Boston undergraduate program. Provides counseling services to applicants and prospective students through on-campus and off-campus activities. Plays a critical role in identifying and selecting leading candidates for admission to Berklee in support of the college’s mission to recruit the best. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of recruitment initiatives that support the Comprehensive Enrollment Strategy and are approved by the Dean. Assists in the implementation and management of special recruitment projects. Active participation in various college-sponsored events. Extensive travel required. Weekend and evening hours expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Preferred Office of Admissions representative for all recruitment travel related to the designated region. Responsible for producing the desired yield of regional admits to matriculants as articulated in the annual recruitment plans. Works closely with the other regional Assistant Directors and Advisors in support of recruitment initiatives at the college. Responsible for the effective management and oversight of a 5-6-person team for A&I and other recruitment travel/events. Teams consist of faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors. Responsible for effective budget management, travel arrangements, equipment rental, quality of the prospective student experience and overall successful execution of the event. Conducts one-on-one admissions interviews with applicants on and off-campus, evaluates their suitability and preparedness to study at Berklee, and issues recommendations for admission to the college accordingly. Responsible for planning and implementing recruitment activities within their designated region. Travels independently in support of high school, college, and education fair visits. Serves as liaison with the college community in the development of cross-divisional initiatives designed to increase the recruitment and retention of prospective students. Serves as liaison to external partnerships established to strengthen the college’s recruitment efforts, such as BIN and articulation schools. Proactively contributes to the ongoing development of relationships with music educators, counselors and performing arts high schools within the specified region that will yield high populations of talented prospects. Represents the college at various on and off-campus recruitment events and completes appropriate reports as needed. Works closely with alumni representatives and student ambassadors to coordinate effective communications and follow-up with prospective students. Participates in mentoring and train