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Overview

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

What You'll Do

A letter of interest and resume are required for this position

The Assistant Director will be a member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for

recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University.

The Assistant Director will be expected to:

• Read and evaluate undergraduate applications in alignment with training protocol, individually or as part of a team, and actively participate in selection committees.


• Conduct both in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and the general public.


• Serve as on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, email, phone, or blogs.


• Under the supervision of an Associate Director, manage project-based work in support of the communications portfolio, such as print publications, content creation, digital assets, and engagement with student content producers.


• Participate in recruitment initiatives, including college fairs and high school visits.


• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to gain a broad understanding of the admissions profession and the specific goals of Tufts Admissions.


• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Assistant Director can expect to have a

frequent campus presence depending on the season.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s Degree


• 2+ years of experience in admissions, college counseling, or a related field


• Proficiency with web design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, CRM data management software, Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work collaboratively


• Strong understanding of and/or experience with marketing communications (digital, print, and/or social media)


• Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid US Driver’s license


• Strong understanding of and/or interest in data analysis, and/or experience with Slate


• Experience with application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation


• Fluency in a second language

Pay Range

Minimum $53,400.00, Midpoint $66,750.00, Maximum $80,100.00
 

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.