Assistant Director, Admissions Undergraduate Admissions

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-local work

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health, dental, life insurance

Job summary

Boston University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Assistant Director to represent the university at programs on and off campus and manage a recruitment territory.

The position involves extensive travel, holistic review of applications, and collaboration within the office to identify scholarship candidates, with a commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in admissions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of directly-related experience.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Represent Boston University at programs on and off campus.
• Manage a recruitment territory with extensive travel.
• Holistically review and evaluate applications for admission.
• Identify potential scholarship candidates.
• Serve as a liaison to Admission functions and stay informed on BU policies.
• Work evenings and weekends as required; travel extensively.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director, Admissions Undergraduate Admissions

Job Description

Category Charles River Campus - Professional

Job Location Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code 26500170420924

Posted Date 9/29/2026

Salary Grade Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum $59,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum $62,500.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

About the Role

Boston University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Assistant Director. Assistant Directors in the Undergraduate Admissions Office are required to represent the University at programs both on and off campus while managing a recruitment territory. The person in this position is expected to participate in the efforts of our office to build a strong and diverse applicant pool and commit to principles of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in the college search and application process. Managing a recruitment territory requires extensive travel domestically in order to build and maintain relationships with high school personnel, representatives from community-based organizations as well as prospective students and their families. This position is required to holistically review and evaluate applications for admission, participate in our committee process, and identify potential scholarship candidates. This position will act as a liaison to an office or Admission function and maintain a high knowledge level of Boston University and the field of college admissions. Evening and weekend hours are necessary for most of the calendar year, as well as the ability to travel extensively for days or weeks at a time.

Benefits and other information

• Remote work is dependent on performance and responsibility. This position is designated as remote-local. The successful candidate must reside within a 3-hour commuting distance of the University to attend occasional in-person events as required.


• Generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, paid time off.

About the Organization

Boston University Admissions is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Admissions plays a critical role in ENSA's mission through the undergraduate recruitment, selection, and enrollment of BU's first-year and transfer classes.

Across the 11 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees.

Requirements

A cover letter is required for consideration.

About the Candidate

A bachelor's degree is a requirement for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has 2 years of directly-related experience;


• Possesses strong public speaking skills;


• Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills;


• Is a strong written and oral communicator, and;


• Has a valid driver's license.

Applicants should be prepared to complete a CORI background check at point of hire. A driver's license is required as there may be a need to drive for recruiting purposes.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.