Assistant Director, Recruitment Experience

Job Description:
Under the broad supervision of the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Director of Admissions works to identify and execute on geographic, programmatic, and site-based recruitment strategies to generate applicants that align with targeted recruitment goals across all campus-based programs. Produces and executes the prospective student Recruitment Experience (virtual/in-person) as designed by the recruitment executive leadership. Hosts info sessions, clinics, auditions and interviews. Monitors instrumental/specialized skills assessments, early discovery, programs, events, and activities to ensure consistency of assessment across programs. Actively engages in the Recruitment Experience including all training, staffing, and support for the admissions team; faculty auditioners; interviewers; faculty reviewers; student and alumni ambassadors. Active participation in various college-sponsored events. Extensive travel required. Weekend and evening hours expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Assistant Dean in managing recruitment and enrollment goals tied to the Comprehensive Enrollment Strategy.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Dean to identify college fairs, school visits, and conferences across the US that align with our recruitment strategy.
• Works closely with Alumni and Student Ambassadors to coordinate effective communications and follow-up with prospective students. Participates in mentoring and training Alumni and Student Ambassadors for the admissions interview process.
• Preferred Office of Admissions representative for all recruitment travel related to recruitment.
• Actively participates in producing the desired yield of regional admits to matriculants as articulated in the annual recruitment plans.
• Works closely with the entire recruitment team in support of recruitment initiatives at the college.
• Responsible for the effective management and oversight of a 5-6 person teams of faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors for A&I and other recruitment travel/events. Responsible for effective budget management, travel arrangements, equipment rental, quality of the prospective student experience and overall successful execution of the event.
• Functions as co-producer for the Berklee Unlocked outreach series.
• Conducts one-on-one admissions interviews with applicants on and off-campus, evaluates their suitability and preparedness to study at Berklee, and issues recommendations for admission to the college accordingly.
• Plans and implements recruitment activities approved by the Assistant Dean.
• Serves as liaison with the college community in the development of cross-divisional initiatives designed to increase the recruitment and retention of target enrollment cohorts.
• Serves as liaison to external partnerships established to strengthen the college's recruitment efforts. Proactively contributes to the ongoing development of relationships with music educators, counselors and performing arts high schools that will yield high populations of talented prospects.
• Represents the college at various on and off-campus recruitment events and completes appropriate reports as needed.
• Counsels students and their families regarding admissions eligibility, application procedures for scholarships, general financial aid information, housing and other pertinent topics via phone, email and in-person contact. Maintains familiarity with application, scholarship, financial aid, housing and Board of Admission processes, including technology resources, processing policies and correspondence procedures.
• Serves as Counselor of the Day and conducts group information sessions as assigned.
• Serves on Admissions task forces and college committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Three to five years experience in college admissions/recruitment, sales and customer service. Minimum of Bachelor's degree required. Strong commitment to prospective student servicing. Specialized skills and experience in broad and Berklee-specific student experiences, Berklee programs and related career options, and all relevant trends and public policies affecting the student population at Berklee. Musical background, strong understanding of music business industry, and music theory knowledge. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of and ability to counsel various types of prospective students. Strong understanding and knowledge of educational challenges for the prospective students wishing to pursue a college level education in the US. Strong familiarity with current technologies such as MS Suite, Keynote, Filemaker, Salesforce, and social networking platforms.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
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Employee Type:
Staff