Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of the recruitment, evaluation and selection of students seeking admission. Responsible for the overall direction of admissions operations including recruitment, marketing, and analysis.
Job-Specific Responsibilities
- Implement marketing & outreach plans, based on Harvard's commitment to recruit a highly diverse applicant pool across multiple dimensions; oversee efforts to improve pathways to college for international students.
- Establish and monitor policies and procedures for the international admissions process, recruitment strategy, and alumni interviewing abroad.
- Supervise two staff.
- Forecast and monitor budget; work with admissions officers to design cost-effective recruiting trips abroad.
- Evaluate international credentials (e.g., applicants, potential student-athletes, advanced standing petitioners, etc.) and evaluate applications for first-year admissions; investigate possible cases of fraud; chair admissions subcommittees; serve on transfer admission committee.
- Train and guide admissions officers in the evaluation of international applications/credentials and other admissions-related tasks (including responding to inquiries, working with alumni, etc.).
- Advise/collaborate with other Harvard offices; represent Harvard College international admissions to a wide range of stakeholders, partners, and other professionals.
- May travel abroad to present information about Harvard College, explain admissions criteria and procedures, interview and recruit students, cultivate alumni relations, train interviewers, and develop relationships with schools, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), CBOs (community-based organizations), and US State Department educational advisers.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work nights/weekends and travel as needed.
- Work is typically performed in an office setting, but may be hybrid as directed by FAS.
- This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (such as CT, MA, NH, and RI).
Physical Requirements
- Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time.
- Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (required):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills (preferred):
- Advanced knowledge of international recruitment strategies and programs preferred.
- Ability to undertake extensive international travel when necessary.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to build rapport across teammates, motivate others, foster genuine and meaningful collaboration with diverse constituencies, and share knowledge effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including ability to make presentations to large groups. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to work well under pressure, as well as strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative, professional judgment, and ability to keep information confidential; problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate complex organizations and contexts.
- Knowledge of foreign language(s) and/or experience teaching English as a foreign language helpful.
- Knowledge of U.S. student visa process helpful.
- Master's degree in relevant field helpful.
- Proficiency with the office productivity and collaboration tools, as well as admissions and financial aid software; access to internet to review applications and work remotely as needed.
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