Schwarzman Scholars seeks a results-driven, visionary and strategic leader to oversee the strategic planning, implementation, management and evaluation of our U.S./Global selection process as we navigate our second decade. They report directly to the Director of Global Admissions and are part of the U.S./Global Admissions Team that is headquartered in New York.
About The Organization:
Founded in 2013 through a partnership between Stephen A. Schwarzman and Tsinghua University, Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders. The program offers a dynamic curriculum grounded in the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs, with learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom, including leadership training, senior mentors, high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, career development guidance, and Deep Dive trips across China. Each year, 150 Scholars from a wide range of geographies, industries, and academic backgrounds are selected from a highly competitive global applicant pool (approximately 5% admit rate).
Job Requirements
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Serve on the leadership team of the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions with direct report to the Director of Global Admissions.
- Primary admissions team lead for the Schwarzman Scholars selection process from January to December annually.
- Serve as lead admissions point-of-contact for all selection-related activities.
- Provide strategic leadership alongside the Director of Global Admissions and program leadership to design and implement a data-driven selection strategy that will define the next chapter of our selection process.
- Lead the application process, including providing expertise on educational systems and credentials as part of the technical review of incoming applications; train and lead efforts to respond to applicant queries throughout the application process.
- Strategically manage the Operations unit of the Admissions Team and its strategic management of our admissions CRM and database system, Slate by Technolutions
- Utilize online application, Slate CRM system, and other platforms to provide frequent data and activity reporting on the outreach and selection activities.
- Oversee design and development of various project components, including: application and selection management; communications; and data capture and reporting to ensure our selection process operates effectively, efficiently, and with cutting-edge excellence.
- Manage the drafting of up-to-date training materials for external selection support during application reading and for interview panelists.
- Coordinate admissions team selection activities as they relate to applicants and selection panelists, arranging for travel, lodging, and meeting space for candidate interviews; overseeing on-site staffing and facilitation for interviews, in coordination with our events partner.
- Lead efforts to keep our selection process cutting-edge, including adoption of new admissions technologies, data-driven practices, and compliance best practices.
- Travel and participate in program events (domestic or international) as assigned
- Performs other related duties and functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Master's degree in higher education administration, international education, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of work experience directly related to university admissions, selection process leadership, enrollment management and/or administration of fellowship/scholarship programs. CRM experience with Slate by Technolutions strongly preferred.
- Effectiveness and experience managing competitive, holistic selection processes: demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful selection strategies and initiatives; capacity to build an appropriate and effective election plan that reflects institutional goals; a desire to innovative and create new approaches to selection.
- Strong analytical capacity and outcome reporting experience with a demonstrated ability to adapt strategy based on results and leverage data to show progress toward admissions goals.
- Superior strategic planning, organizational, evaluation and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple priorities and deadlines across diverse cross-functional teams with keen attention to detail.
- Global mindset and cultural sensitivity with demonstrated success navigating complex, multicultural environments with members and volunteers located in myriad regions across the world.
- Strong knowledge of the higher education landscape and prestigious graduate fellowship opportunities
- Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including discretion, empathy, and judgment, and able to navigate sensitive or high-profile situations with professionalism.
- Capacity to work with alumni, board, staff, university leadership, consultants, and volunteers in a dynamic, results-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, think creatively, and facilitate problem-solving with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where multi-tasking and competing priorities is the norm. Demonstrated adaptability in dealing with changing and/or uncertain circumstances as well as condensed timeframes. Exposure to start-up environments preferred. Strong adaptability and decisiveness.
- Proficiency with MS office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Slate, Box and Zoom
- Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
- International experience highly desirable. Knowledge and experience working on China-related issues, including Chinese language skills, a plus.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. In addition, we offer a retirement savings plan with a company match, a flexible spending plan with a company match and a commuter savings plan.