Senior Assistant Director of Admission

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 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.

Senior Assistant Directors read and evaluate applications for admission, serve as voting members of the Board of Admission during the selection process, develop regional recruitment strategies, conduct group information sessions for prospective students and families, represent the university at schools and college fairs during travel to assigned geographic territories and alumni and other recruitment events. Senior Assistant Directors are responsible for assisting with and at times leading special projects and providing recommendations and professional support to Associate Directors.

This Senior Assistant Director also leads the Office of College Admission’s recruitment and selection of U.S. military veterans, maintains the office’s relationships with Brown’s ROTC battalions, and serves as the primary admission liaison to the Brown Office of Military Affiliated Students (OMAS). Active duty military experience is strongly preferred.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Required:
  
  6 years of experience in education/higher education fields, preferably college admission experience at a highly selective university.
• Military experience or service background preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing, active listening and public speaking skills
• Sensitivity to concerns of people of different ages and backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to work both independently and with groups
• Creativity, efficiency, flexibility, open-mindedness, good judgment
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to travel
  
  Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• First-hand knowledge of major issues facing American colleges and universities
• Driver’s license
• Understanding of Brown and its academic standards
• Capacity to relate easily and…