Senior Director of Admission

Job Description About Brown

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation and the world by discovering, communicating and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. The Office of College Admission supports this mission through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of students that will embrace the rigorous yet flexible Open Curriculum and challenge each other intellectually while fostering a community centered around kindness and questioning.

The Office of College Admission thinks about how an applicants’ unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity might weave into the ever-changing tapestry that is Brown University. Grades, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, independent work, the quality of the secondary school program and achievements outside the classroom are among the factors used to evaluate this promise, but no one of these measures is considered determinative.

The Senior Director of College Admission leads and oversees the Office of College Admission in partnership with the Dean of Undergraduate Admission. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the operations and management of the Office - including supervising several managers and teams of admissions officers - and ensuring the University successfully recruits, selects, and enrolls diverse classes of students in alignment with the University's goals.

The Senior Director leads efforts to hire, onboard, and develop staff in the Office to ensure the admission officers consistently and equitably review applications and to ensure the admissions process operates seamlessly for the applicants and staff. In support of these goals, the incumbent will perform the following responsibilities in consultation with the Dean or delegate these responsibilities appropriately:

• Assigning reading portfolios and targets to the admissions officers;
• Monitoring progress of admissions officers on their assignments and reading goals;
• Communicating with staff around their goals, progress, and any identified issues or concerns;
• Communicating in a timely manner with applicants regarding pertinent information and deadlines; and
• Coordinating committee meetings focused on collating feedback and making final decisions on admissions applications.

The incumbent will serve as a representative of the Office of College Admission and the broader Enrollment Division on University leadership bodies and may stand-in for the Dean of Undergraduate Admission as needed.

• Advanced degree required in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of progressive responsibility in highly selective college admissions. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of national and international demographic trends impacting the undergraduate admission applicant pool
• Must be familiar and comfortable with database systems and data analysis
• Ability to provide cross-functional leadership and help create, implement, and maintain a comprehensive vision for undergraduate admissions operations that aligns with the University's strategic plan
• Evidence of creative strategic thinking, demonstrated experience in personnel and financial management
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong commitment to promoting institutional diversity
• Expert knowledge of policies, practices and laws…