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Boston College

Assistant/Senior Assistant./Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission

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A Director of Admissions leads the admissions department of a college or university. Oversees the management of applications from prospective students of the institution and directs both prospective student outreach and recruitment efforts, and the process of determining which applications to accept.

$114,254 / year median in Massachusetts

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Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description The Assistant/Senior Assistant/Associate Director will work independently and as a member of a team within the Office of Undergraduate Admission to enroll the most competitive incoming classes with a wide range of backgrounds and talents. The annual cycle of the admission and enrollment process has the Assistant/Senior Assistant/Associate Director performing and working in a variety of functions throughout the year. The Undergraduate Admission staff is responsible for enrolling students in the bachelor's degree program and the residential associate's degree program via BC's 9th college, Messina College.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage assigned territory through outreach to high schools, prospective students/families, and alumni. Outreach includes seasonal travel to approximately 75 high schools within assigned recruitment territories (both domestically and internationally) to represent the University to prospective students and counselors. Territory management may also require speaking at evening programs, coordinating meetings with alumni, leading admission-based workshops, and attending professional conferences. Review applications for admission. Will annually review and manage approximately 1,800-1,900 first-year applications between mid-October and mid-March. Evening and weekend work will be necessary at times. Conduct information sessions both on and off campus. Assist in the general hospitality service of all admission guests visiting Boston College. Experience with recruitment and enrollment with a wide range of student populations and undergraduate recruitment programs is desired. Plan and execute a range of supplementary responsibilities that may include event management, print and digital communications, work as an athletic liaison, or other responsibilities as assigned. Technical and project management experience in Slate CRM is desired. Additional job-related duties within the Office of Undergraduate Admission to include phone coverage, open house programs, meeting/committees, mentoring current students, and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Position Details:
Department:
050121•
Admissions Position:
00003734•Assistant/Sr.
Assistant Director, Admissions Grade:
2ND Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:
Associate Director:
$74,450•$93,050; 5+ years related professional experience
Senior Assistant Director:
$67,350•$84,200; 3-5 years related professional experience
Assistant Director:
$61,050•$76,300; 1-3 years experience Requirements At a minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The successful candidate should also possess: Enthusiasm for representing Boston College to prospective students, families, and college/school counselors. Commitment to recruiting, enrolling, retaining, mentoring, and engaging with students from a wide range of backgrounds. Ability to effectively communicate Boston College's distinctive mission as a Catholic, Jesuit university. Excellent time management and communication skills, with particular strengths in public speaking and writing. At least two years of previous admission experience or comparable work experience in higher education or another related profession is preferred. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .