Associate Director of Admissions - Selection - Tufts University

About the role

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio oversight typically involves long-term management of complex projects including delegation of tasks, management of contributing staff members and student workers, creation and presentation of training materials, data analysis and assessment, etc. Projects specific to this portfolio include, but are not limited to:
• Collaboratively develop and implement each cycle’s application evaluation process
• Management of undergraduate first-year and transfer application review
• Coordination of application cycle operations, calendars, and process improvements
• Development and facilitation of staff reader training
• Participate in the undergraduate application review and selection processes, including the evaluation of applications in alignment with training protocol and participation in selection committees. The Associate Director may be asked to chair selection committees as appropriate.
• Serve as an on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, virtual formats, email, and phone.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including the Student Services Technology Team, regarding data and project-based work.
• Cook up and facilitate with external partners, such as College Board, Scoir, Common Application, and Coalition for College to support portfolio and office-wide initiatives.
• Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions and workshops for a variety of audiences, both on-campus and off-campus.
• As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officer and/or administrative staff.
• Directly supervise 1-4 professional staff members and serve as a member of the Management Team.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in selective admissions, college counseling, or a related field
• Experience with application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
• Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft office suite
• Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group
• Valid U.S. Drivers’ License

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience of either professional or student staff
• Experience with leading and/or facilitating staff development initiatives
• Experience with highly selective application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
• Experience with Technolutions Slate
• Fluency in a second language

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Minimum $65,900.00, Midpoint $82,300.00, Maximum $98,800.00

Images

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time
Job Function : Admissions/enrollment
Institution : Tufts University
Job Title : Associate Director of Admissions - Selection
Job City, State : Medford, Massachusetts
Location where the employee will be working : Hybrid
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