Admission Officer/Assistant Director of Admission

Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

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.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

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. 

Responsibilities:

Admission Officers/Assistant Director of Admission read and evaluate applications for admission, serve as voting members of the Board of Admission during the selection process, develop regional recruitment strategies, conduct group information sessions for prospective students and families, represent the university at schools and college fairs during travel to assigned geographic territories and alumni and other recruitment events. They are also responsible for planning and assisting with special projects pertaining to recruitment, evaluation and matriculation of students.

Recruiting applicants to Brown University

• Recruit prospective students to the university by meeting with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, alumni/ae; develop relationships with community based organizations; lead public presentations to promote Brown, provide admission counseling and explain the application process; represent Brown at recruitment events such as high school visits, group travel consortiums, Brown Near You events and college fairs; develop and implement recruitment strategies in their geographic territories; conduct on campus group information sessions and serve as Admission Officer on Call; encourage admitted students to enroll.

Evaluation and selection of applicants

• Review applications for admission and provide written evaluations of credentials; prepare cases, recommend decision and present cases to the Board of Admission; serve as voting member of the admission committee; participate in final decisions.

Coordination of admission efforts with other departments and programs on campus/special projects

• Assignments can include Visit Brown coordinator and primary liaison with Bruin Club; liaison with Music and Visual Art departments for slideroom reviews; staffing on campus recruitment and matriculation events coordination (ADOCH); athletic liaison; travel grant coordination.

This is a dual graded position posting. The candidate's qualifications/experience will determine if the position is filled at a grade 9 or grade 10 level.

Qualifications

Admission Officer

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

​Assistant Director

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 4 years of college admission experience, preferably at a highly selective institution

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