Admissions Officer

10-Jun-2022

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

58580BR

Position Description

• Provide information and advice about Harvard College, generally, and about its admissions procedures specifically, through information sessions conducted both in Cambridge and elsewhere. Travel may be undertaken independently or as joint travel with other institutions.
• Conduct interviews of prospective and current applicants.
• Read and evaluate admissions applications from assigned geographical regions.  Apply discretion and independent judgment in deciding which qualified students should be presented to the committee for possible admission.
• Handle correspondence, email and telephone contact from prospective students, applicants, parents, secondary school administrators and the general public in assigned geographical regions.
• Develop and nurture relationships with alumni/ae interviewers. Devise regional interview process procedure; plan and run alumni/ae interviewing workshops in assigned geographical areas. Train and guide alumni/ae on how to conduct successful applicant interviews.
• Answer and respond to inquiries and concerns of applicants and students both admitted and rejected from assigned geographical area.
• Additional administrative responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to, the preparation of publications, coordination of student groups, coordination of recruiting efforts, coordination of joint travel, assisting with the transfer admissions process.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Should possess strong customer service orientation.
• Must work well under pressure, and possess strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines, independent initiative, excellent judgment, and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Proficiency with computers and office productivity tools a must; access to Internet in order to review applications and work remotely as needed.
• Problem solving skills, including specifically: the ability to develop and analyze options/hypotheses objectively.
• Communication skills (both written and verbal), including specifically: the ability to make presentations to large groups of students, parents and alumni/ae.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive travel, ability to work evenings and weekends, substantial interviewing, admissions application review, and full participation in the work of the Admissions Selection Committee
• Work will require sitting, near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time, lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion.

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position, please demonstrate basic qualifications are met. Applicants MUST  submit a cover letter in addition to their resume in order for their application to be reviewed.

This position has a 6-month orientation and review period.

All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.

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The Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Employment Office of Harvard College is committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In order to recruit and admit a diverse class, as well as support students' equitable access to educational experiences, we strive toward Harvard University's goal of "inclusive excellence." We affirm that a rich learning and working environment can only result from a diverse community where all are supported in being their authentic, true selves and empowered to contribute fully to our shared goals and achievements.

Job Function

Faculty & Student Services

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

S0055P FSS Admissions Officer I

Department

Harvard College Admissions and Financial Aid

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Education, Identity

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.