Associate Admissions Director, Global Recruitment & Strategy

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director for Admissions, reporting to the Director of Admissions. This role oversees daily operations, leads a small team, and drives end-to-end admissions processing for master’s and DrPH programs.

You will develop reports, analyze enrollment trends, and support strategic recruitment initiatives. The position requires strong data analytics, supervisory experience, and collaboration with cross-functional partners across Harvard Chan School and campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Admissions Office operations and supervise staff.
• Design and manage admissions processes, quality control, and compliance training.
• Ensure end-to-end admissions processing from inquiry to matriculation.
• Develop recurring reports and analyze enrollment metrics to guide strategy.
• Support data-informed recruitment and marketing plans with stakeholder collaboration.
• Manage CRM and other systems to support operations and customer service.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Admissions principles

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Liaison products (Spectrum EMP, WebAdMIT)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Director for Admissions, reporting to the Director of Admissions. This role oversees daily operations, leads a small team, and drives end-to-end admissions processing for master’s and DrPH programs.

You will develop reports, analyze enrollment trends, and support strategic recruitment initiatives. The position requires strong data analytics, supervisory experience, and collaboration with cross-functional partners across Harvard Chan School and campus.