Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission

Introduction

Babson College is a world‑class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic & social value. It is an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural & inclusive community.

The primary role of the Associate Director is to serve as a member of the Undergraduate Senior Management team, advising and implementing the strategic institutional and admission goals set by the Vice President, Enrollment Management. Specifically responsible for managing a robust portfolio, in addition to managing the Admission team’s junior counseling staff, who also manage projects; recruiting, advising, and enrolling prospective students to the College and serving as an integral member of a 13‑person admission committee;

presenting to various contingencies, including school counselors, students and parents, and community‑based organizations; reviewing applications to the college and being solely responsible 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.

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $81,770 - $90,586 depending on the candidate’s experience; 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
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  Medical, dental, vision, group life and long‑term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off
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  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
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  Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits
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  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.

• Serves as a member of the senior management team and participates in weekly discussions with Dean and Director of Admission.
• Leads a team in 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, and more. Also includes oversight of junior staff managing similar strategies.
• Directly manages anywhere from 1 to 2 Assistant or Senior Assistant Directors of Admission. This includes initial onboarding, oversight of goals, and professional development.
• Simultaneously supports all Admission strategies that reach both virtual and in‑person audiences; has high‑level knowledge of various platforms which 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 opportunities. Cultivates relationships with students, school counselors, community‑based organization partners.
• Reviews admission applications to the College, presents recommendations to the admission committee and has ownership in decision‑making processes. In addition, serves as the second reader for all applications read by first‑time admission counselors.
• Liaises with on‑campus partners to cultivate and maintain strong…