Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Babson College seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to drive growth in graduate enrollment. Based in Wellesley, MA, the role involves managing the conversion funnel from inquiry to enrollment, conducting interviews, and representing Babson at events globally.

The position requires 4–6 years in graduate admissions or related fields, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate domestic and international travel. Hybrid work is available after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–6 years in graduate admission, marketing, recruiting, or sales.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong data reporting skills to identify trends.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to Mail Merge.

Responsibilities

• Implement the conversion process for graduate programs via multiple channels.
• Meet enrollment goals through consultative sales strategies.
• Promote Babson’s graduate programs through presentations and recruitment travel.
• Manage the prospect funnel from inquiry to enrollment.
• Interview and counsel prospective students and review applications.
• Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruiting events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support recruitment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales/recruiting

Multi-tasking

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mail Merge

Job description

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

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 BENEFITS

• 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 [e-mail].

ABOUT US

We’re all different. We’re all Babson. Babson College is a world‑class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here you’ll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It’s a rewarding and invigorating workplace – an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.