Admissions Lead — Hybrid Campus Programs & Outreach

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a candidate for an admissions-focused role centered on selective class enrollment and program management. This hybrid position requires on-site presence two days per week and involves collaboration with campus partners on outreach and yield initiatives.

The role emphasizes evaluating applicants, managing projects, and coordinating data-driven reports to inform admission decisions and program development. A bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make distinctions among competitive applicants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Program planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, evaluate, recommend and advocate to the Admission Committee on which undergraduate and graduate applicants to consider for admission based on current university priorities.
• Act as project manager on medium to large sized projects/programs by establishing and executing project plans, timelines, tasks, and objectives.
• Conduct informational sessions for internal and external communities on a variety of subjects.
• Manage assigned geographic territory by researching, compiling and analyzing various demographics data.
• Further develop and strengthen relationships with secondary or university personnel, professional organizations, students, parents and alumni.
• Serve as a resource to other departments; represent unit/department at activities and events, meetings, committees and conferences.
• Responsible for the administration or management of a specific program and/or program budget.
• May supervise the work of other staff.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Reading comprehension

Organizational skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Slate

InDesign

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a candidate for an admissions-focused role centered on selective class enrollment and program management. This hybrid position requires on-site presence two days per week and involves collaboration with campus partners on outreach and yield initiatives.

The role emphasizes evaluating applicants, managing projects, and coordinating data-driven reports to inform admission decisions and program development. A bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience is required.