Domestic Admissions Lead & Regional Recruitment Strategist

Berklee College of Music, Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter break

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions, Domestic Recruitment, to lead regional recruitment plans and manage event teams. This role collaborates with the Board of Admissions and supports enrollment across Berklee campuses and programs, including Summer Programs and City Music.

You will interview applicants, counsel families on admissions, scholarships, housing, and financial aid, and represent Berklee at high schools and college fairs, requiring travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3–5 years in college admissions, recruitment, sales, and customer service.
• Musical background with knowledge of music theory and understanding of the music business.
• Strong counseling skills and cultural competency when engaging diverse student populations.
• Proficiency with CRM and productivity tools (Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media).

Responsibilities

• Regional Recruitment & Event Leadership: identify high schools, college fairs, conferences, and community organizations to hit admit targets.
• Team & Travel Management: lead 5–6 person travel and audition/interview teams, overseeing budgets, logistics, and guest experience.
• Special Program Coordination: coordinate recruitment initiatives for Berklee Summer Programs and City Music site visits.
• Admissions Evaluation & Student Counseling: conduct interviews, evaluate preparedness, and counsel on admissions, scholarships, housing.

Skills

Musical background

Counseling

Cultural Competency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Social media

Job description

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions, Domestic Recruitment, to lead regional recruitment plans and manage event teams. This role collaborates with the Board of Admissions and supports enrollment across Berklee campuses and programs, including Summer Programs and City Music.

You will interview applicants, counsel families on admissions, scholarships, housing, and financial aid, and represent Berklee at high schools and college fairs, requiring travel and