Interim Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions- On-Campus & Virtual Events

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Interim Associate Director to lead on-campus and virtual events, shaping visits for prospective and admitted students. You will supervise a team of up to five professionals and partner with campus colleagues to align programming with enrollment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5–8+ years’ supervisory experience, and strong data-driven decision making. Evening/weekend work is expected; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years related work experience, including supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-campus and virtual event programming for prospective and admitted students.
• Train and coach admissions staff for visit experiences.
• Oversee daily operations of campus visit experiences.
• Use data to evaluate program efficacy and implement changes.
• Manage budget for event programming.
• Supervise 4–5 staff responsible for fellows program and visits.
• Communicate holistic admissions process to prospective students and families.

Skills

Process management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Relationship building

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Slate/Technolutions

Workday

Job description

Brandeis University Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for the temporary position of Interim Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, On-Campus and Virtual Events. The Interim Associate Director will plan and execute a strategy for all on-campus and virtual event programming such as daily visits, prospective student open houses, admitted student visit days, group visits and myriad online events. This position partners closely with colleagues across campus, including the Conference & Events Office, Student Life Office, faculty members, and Facility Services. Reporting to the Dean of Admissions, this position will serve as a direct supervisor for a team of up to five full-time professional staff members. In addition, this individual will serve as a member of the undergraduate admissions leadership team and support the overall execution of strategic departmental, division, and institutional enrollment goals. The hiring range for this 6 month position is $40k - $41.8k. This is a short term position with benefits. The anticipated employment is November 2026 - April 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead event strategist and manager for all on-campus and virtual programming for both prospective and admitted students.
• Ensure an exceptional visit experience including training and coaching of admissions counseling staff.
• Oversee the daily operations of the campus visit experience.
• Use data-driven decision making to evaluate the efficacy of this programming; propose and implement changes based on data.
• Manage an operational budget for all event programming.
• Supervise four-five professional staff members who are responsible for the management of a 40-person student fellows program, group visits, selection related projects, domestic recruitment, and other projects.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the holistic admissions process to effectively communicate with prospective students and families and thoughtfully inform campus programming.
• Schedule and communicate on-duty coverage, deliver admissions presentations and meet individually with prospective students and families as needed.

Education & Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. 5-8+ years related work experience, including supervisory/management experience.

What you need to succeed:

Exceptional process management skills, organizational skills, problem solving, and decision making. Ability to strategically utilize and analyze data to make informed recommendations and decisions. Must be organized, an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to prioritize and work with multiple deadlines. Ability to build strong relationships with admissions staff, high school counselors, and constituents across campus. Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft applications required; Slate Technolutions, Workday preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Evening and weekend work are necessary during key periods.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

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