Admissions Counselor / Assistant Director — Hybrid & Travel

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director to promote the University on and off campus, manage a recruitment territory, and interview applicants. The role includes traveling to events, conducting information sessions, and building relationships with families, counselors, and community partners.

Responsibilities include holistic review of applications, committee participation, and supporting enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0-3 years related work experience.
• Title and salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment territory including travel, college fairs, receptions, information sessions, high school visits and virtual outreach.
• Conduct holistic review of first-year and transfer applications from the assigned region and participate in committee.
• Perform information sessions on-campus and off-campus and assist campus visitors as a resource.
• Correspond with prospective students and applicants, including proactive outreach and timely follow-up.
• Support projects and populations as needed (e.g., special applicants, deposit tracking, recruited athletes).
• Participate in large-scale on-campus recruitment events, such as admitted student open houses.
• Travel 4-6 weeks in fall and 1-2 weeks in spring, including some nights and weekends.

Skills

Process management

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Deadline management

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slate Technolutions

Workday

Job description

Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director to promote the University on and off campus, manage a recruitment territory, and interview applicants. The role includes traveling to events, conducting information sessions, and building relationships with families, counselors, and community partners.

Responsibilities include holistic review of applications, committee participation, and supporting enrollment goals.