The primary role of the Senior Associate Director is to serve as a member of the Undergraduate senior management team, advising and implementing the strategic institutional and enrollment goals set by the Vice President of Enrollment Management. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for managing a robust portfolio, in addition to managing members of the Admission team’s junior counseling staff, who also manage projects. Specifically responsible for providing managerial oversight to direct and indirect reports and assisting the Director with day to day management; stepping in for the Director and Dean in their absence; recruiting, advising, and enrolling prospective students to the College and serving as an integral member of a 15-person admission committee; presenting to various contingencies, including school counselors, students and parents, and community-based organizations; having sole responsibility for managing the recruitment of a geographic region of the world in which their primary responsibility is critically assessing applications, making critical and thoughtful admission decisions, and applying strategic thought to create an impactful and inclusive campus community; and managing all responsibilities while taking into consideration content and delivery modalities for both in-person and virtual audiences.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under the Dean and Director of Admission, serves as the highest-ranking member of the senior management team and participates in weekly discussions and planning with Dean and Director of Admission. Participates with Dean and Director specifically in critical decision-making processes and assumes accountability for office and UG Admission team in the absence of Dean or Director of Admission. Has the ability and expertise to make admission decisions on behalf of the Dean or Director of Admission.
Leads a team in the overall management and implementation of the Admission Office’s strategic goals, which come from the College’s institutional goals and priorities. This may include self-management of marketing strategy, transfer admission, events management, international admission, and more. Also includes oversight of junior admission staff managing similar strategies.
Directly manages anywhere from 1 to 2 Assistant or Senior Assistant Directors of Admission or Customer Service Coordinator(s). This includes initial onboarding, oversight of goals, and overall professional growth and development.
Simultaneously supports all Admission strategies that reach both virtual and in-person audiences; has high-level knowledge of various platforms that support all admission initiatives.
Manages a geographic region of the world and is responsible for the oversight of enrollment funnel trends in those areas and seeks out opportunities for partnerships. Includes recruitment processes such as travel to high schools, college fairs, community-based organizations, and large-scale events in conjunction with campus partners. Cultivates relationships with students, school counselors, and community-based organization partners.
Reviews applications to the College, re-calculates GPA’s (Grade Point Averages), and makes admission decisions in concordance with the College’s core values, and a high level of academic prowess. Serves as a second reader for veteran and part-time staff members.
Liaises with on-campus partners to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships that ensure all aspects of the College’s experiences are represented throughout the admission process (i.e., Office of Student Engagement, Office of Athletics, Academic Administration, etc.)
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
Assistant and/or Senior Assistant Director(s), Undergraduate Admission
Campus Visit Coordinator
Admission Fellows
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s Degree
Requires a minimum of 8-10 years relevant admission or college counseling experience; and a minimum of 5 years managing staff and/or a budget.
Must embrace the philosophy of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action™ and use creativity and innovation in decision-making.
Ability to stay informed of industry trends and developments to help guide the Office’s admission process, operations, and enrollment goals
Must have a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Must have excellent public speaking, collaborative, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Google Suite.
Demonstrated interest in enrolling and retaining an inclusive student body with a focused interest in the value of a global education.
Willingness to serve as a liaison to other offices on campus.
Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open-mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
Embraces ideas and changes created by all community members.
Works independently to solve problems; looks for opportunities to take on responsibility; takes thoughtful risks; and effectively acts on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Anticipates and effectively handles change; demonstrates willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Requires a willingness to work evenings and weekends to attend events, read applications, etc.
Requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally (annual travel is estimated at approximately 4-6 weeks of travel in the fall and 2 in the spring).
Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year; must 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.
Requires work onsite a minimum of 3 days a week; the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need and during busier times with visitors on campus.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Master’s Degree preferred.
Involvement and/or leadership in affiliate organization such as NEACAC, NACAC, IACAC, etc. preferred but not required.
Strong proficiency with Slate platform required.
This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $87,679-$97,4212; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.
Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week for 10 months.
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 hr@babson.edu
