Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Located in greater Boston and offering seven graduate programs in domestic and global policy and management, the Heller School is ranked in the top ten schools of both Social Policy and Health Policy and Management by U.S. News & World Report.   Heller attracts people who are deeply committed to positive social change both locally and globally.  Our motto, “knowledge advancing social justice,” is a powerful idea, but to the people who work, learn and teach here, it is much more than words.  We seek to be a community where all students, faculty and staff members can not only belong, but thrive.

This position is suitable for partially remote work 2-3 days per week, and on-campus work 2-3 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director serves as the admissions counselor for the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence (COEX), and the Master of Science in Global Health Policy and Management (GHPM).
  • Manages the application, admissions and yield processes for the COEX and GHPM programs.
  • Proactively engages with prospective students and applicants to COEX and GHPM to answer their questions about Heller, the academic programs, and application requirements, and to facilitate matriculation.
  • Manages the application flow to the COEX and GHPM admissions committees, including a pre-review of each application and verification of supporting documents.
  • Develops and maintains excellent collegial working relationships with COEX and GHPM faculty and staff in order to facilitate an efficient and successful admissions and yield process.
  • Manages logistics, creates presentations, and hosts virtual information sessions and on-campus events for COEX and GHPM throughout the year. 
• The Assistant Director manages the processing of documentation for I-20s and DS-2019s for all incoming international students at Heller, and serves as liaison to the Brandeis International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).
  • Manages annual updates to the Visa Information and Declaration of Finances Form (VIDOF).
  • Proactively engages with incoming international students to answer questions about the visa process.
  • Conducts a pre-review of each VIDOF Form and a verification of supporting documents.
  • Produces reports on the status of incoming international students.
  • Develops and maintains excellent collegial working relationships with the Brandeis ISSO to facilitate an efficient visa timeline for incoming students.
• The Assistant Director represents the Heller School at student recruiting events both locally and across the U.S., including those focused on recruiting underrepresented students.

Qualifications

• Skill and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion as they affect the admissions process, and a demonstrated commitment to building a strong and diverse applicant pool.
• Commitment to a diverse working environment and cultivating a diverse community.
• Relevant experience in admissions or student services, excellent project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work in a busy office. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform well under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with faculty and staff, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak professionally and persuasively and to engage diverse audiences through both group presentations and individual consultations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from other cultures.
• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience are required; master’s degree preferred.
• Must be able to travel overnight on a very limited basis to attend graduate school fairs, mostly in the fall.

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Apply online at:  www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs  

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.