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Full-Time
Associate Director
Admissions & Enrollment
Posted on 7/14/2025
Brandeis University
No salary listed
Waltham, MA, USA
In Person
Category
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in admissions and recruitment, preferably in an online higher education setting.
- Strong understanding of graduate education and the needs of adult learners.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
- Experience with Slate CRM systems and admissions software.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive admissions and recruitment strategies in alignment with the goals and mission of Brandeis Online.
- Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment and Marketing to establish enrollment targets, plan and contribute to the overall growth of the online programs.
- Manage the admissions review process, ensuring timely and thorough evaluation of applications and making admissions decisions.
- Collaborate with faculty and program directors to assess applicant qualifications and fit with program offerings.
- Provide guidance and support to prospective students throughout the admissions process, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Conduct information sessions, webinars, and one-on-one meetings to assist prospective students and corporate partners in understanding program offerings and admission requirements.
- Create a yearly admissions operations calendar in collaboration with the Director of Enrollment and Marketing.
- Make updates to the applications, forms, and communications.
- Write and design email communications.
- Coordinate, monitor, and train external partners.
- Create and execute effective recruitment plans to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates and corporate partners.
- Represent Brandeis at recruitment events and conferences, both on and off-campus, fostering relationships with prospective students, alumni, and industry partners.
- Nurture both existing and prospective corporate partners.
- Work closely with corporate partners to understand their talent needs and preferences.
- Organize employer-focused events, such as industry-specific networking sessions, workshops, and on-site visits, to strengthen connections between the university and corporate entities.
- Negotiate and renew existing and new partnership agreements with employers.
- Identify, propose, implement and manage enrollment and recruiting initiatives to support growth and needs.
- Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Generate regular reports on admissions trends, applicant demographics, and other key metrics.
- Collaborate with corporate partners to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with various departments within Brandeis, including marketing, the registrar, IT, and student services, to ensure seamless coordination in achieving enrollment goals and admissions processes.
- Collaborate with university-wide admissions and corporate partnership initiatives and share best practices with colleagues.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices in admissions, and changes in educational policies that may impact the recruitment process.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills in admissions and recruitment.
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