ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Undergraduate Admissions 1A2A

About the Role

Boston University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Assistant Director. Assistant Directors in the Undergraduate Admissions Office are required to represent the University at programs both on and off campus while managing a recruitment territory. The person in this position is expected to participate in the efforts of our office to build a strong and diverse applicant pool and commit to principles of antiracism diversity equity and inclusion in the college search and application process. Managing a recruitment territory requires extensive travel domestically in order to build and maintain relationships with high school personnel representatives from community-based organizations as well as prospective students and their families. This position is required to holistically review and evaluate applications for admission participate in our committee process and identify potential scholarship candidates. This position will act as a liaison to an office or Admission function and maintain a high knowledge level of Boston University and the field of college admissions. Evening and weekend hours are necessary for most of the calendar year as well as the ability to travel extensively for days or weeks at a time.

Benefits and other information

• Remote work is dependent on performance and responsibility. This position is designated as remote-local. The successful candidate must reside within a 3-hour commuting distance of the University to attend occasional in-person events as required.
• Generous benefits package including health dental life insurance tuition remission retirement plan paid time off

About the Organization

Boston University Admissions is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Admissions plays a critical role in ENSAs mission through the undergraduate recruitment selection and enrollment of BUs first-year and transfer classes.

Across the 11 departments of ENSA we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies practices and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students families faculty staff and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees.

Requirements

A cover letter is required for consideration.

About the Candidate

A bachelors degree is a requirement for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has 2 years of directly-related experience.
• Possesses strong public speaking skills.
• Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Is a strong written and oral communicator and;
• Has a valid drivers license.

Applicants should be prepared to complete a CORI background check at point of hire. A drivers license is required as there may be a need to drive for recruiting purposes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.