SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Enrollment, Undergraduate Admissions
ABOUT THE ROLE
Boston University Admissions seeks a Senior Assistant Director. The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and leadership to a regional team Assistant Directors. The person in this position will manage all selection and scholarship related work of his or her team members, assign and evaluate projects, and provide guidance on the management of travel regions. In addition, the person in this position will manage the Early Decision selection process with an Associate Director. The Senior Assistant Director will also provide assistance to the Senior Associate Director and the Associate Directors in the overall management of the freshman and transfer selection processes. This role supervises four Assistant Directors. Evening and weekend work is expected during the busiest parts of the reading and recruitment cycles, and the person in this position will be expected to manage a regional territory and travel for approximately 5-7 weeks during the year_._
The Senior Assistant Director will manage a team within the Admissions Office. This person will work with Enrollment Services Operations while managing the Early Decision process. This role reports to the Associate Director of Admissions_._
The Senior Assistant Director’s primary duties include:
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Boston University Admissions is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Admissions plays a critical role in ENSA's mission through the undergraduate recruitment, selection, and enrollment of BU's 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 diverse 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. To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.bu.edu/diversity/about/diversity-statement/
Required Skills
A cover letter is required for consideration.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who has 3-5 years of directly related experience. Strong public speaking skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are also required.
Candidates should expect to complete a CORI/SORI background check at point of hire.
A valid driver's license is required for this position as there may be a need to drive for recruiting purposes.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
Required Experience
A cover letter is required for consideration.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who has 3-5 years of directly related experience. Strong public speaking skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are also required.
Candidates should expect to complete a CORI/SORI background check at point of hire.
A valid driver's license is required for this position as there may be a need to drive for recruiting purposes.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.