Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions

The Assistant Director will be an integral part of the admissions team charged with supporting the recruiting and admissions efforts across the full suite of graduate degree and certificate programs. Specific responsibilities include playing a key role in the growth of graduate student enrollment, managing the conversion process from inquiry to enrolled students that includes multi-medium outreach; staffing recruiting events (on and off campus as well as domestic and international); taking an active role in the interview and application review process while serving as a point-of-contact for a pipeline of candidates; and representing the College externally to multiple constituents.

We are posting at the Assistant Director level. However, we encourage candidates whose credentials and experience may align more closely with a different level to apply, as their qualifications will be considered during the review process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for implementing the conversion process for the full portfolio of graduate programs including proactive outreach to inquiries, applicants, and admitted candidates via web, telephone, mail, e-mail, social media, and in person.
• Meets enrollment goals through the establishment of effective consultative sales strategies and relationship management.
• Promotes Babson’s Graduate programs through direct communication, professional presentations, and the execution of well-coordinated recruitment travel (both domestic and international) as well as onsite and virtual events.
• In collaboration with the recruitment team, manages the prospect funnel (from inquiry through enrollment) for a select pipeline.
• Reviews admission applications to the College; presents recommendations to the admission committee; and has ownership in decision-making processes (this includes some evening and weekend work).
• Interviews and counsels prospective students and evaluates their candidacy for Babson’s graduate programs.
• Works in collaboration with the Admissions team and the Events team to plan and execute recruiting events, both on campus and off.  The program events may include but are not limited to one-on-one sessions with candidates, visitor programs, information sessions, yield receptions, and tour events. Responsibilities also include outreach and participation in all graduate program recruiting activities.
• Functions as a member of a cross-functional team that includes Career Development, Academic Services, Student Financial Aid and International Student Services; shares responsibility for establishing and maintaining a productive, collaborative and continuous feedback loop with colleagues throughout the school and College.
• Shares responsibility for marketing efforts including a variety of outreach strategies designed to increase the funnel of inquiries, convert inquiries to applicants, interview and counsel prospective students, and evaluate their candidacy for one of Babson’s programs.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and projects as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in graduate admission, marketing, recruiting, staffing, or sales.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must have a “make-it-happen” mindset that leverages creative solutions to recruit strong candidates.

Ability to handle multiple projects with frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to report and manipulate data to identify shifts and trends in the marketplace. 

Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.

Must be detail-oriented.

Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support Entrepreneurial Thought & Action; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office and must know how to Mail Merge, sort/filter within Excel, manipulate data with excel, and grasp changing technology quickly.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and safety training as required by management.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Position is based in Wellesley, MA with the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week after a 3-month training period.

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $67,946 - $75,495; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.   

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.  President’s holidays are determined each year. 
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].