Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Brown University
Job overview
The Senior/Admission Officer at Brown University plays a key role in recruiting, selecting, and enrolling students who fit the university's academic and community values, supporting the mission of fostering a diverse and intellectually challenging environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves evaluating applications, participating in admission decisions, developing recruitment strategies, conducting information sessions, representing Brown at various events, and assisting with special projects related to student recruitment and enrollment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement plans, wellness programs, employee discounts, paid holidays, and flexible work/life balance options such as summer hours and winter break.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree; Senior Admission Officers require 2 years of college admission experience preferably at a selective institution. Essential skills include strong interpersonal, writing, and public speaking abilities, sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, organizational skills, and the ability to travel and work long hours.
Work environment and culture
Brown University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration among faculty, staff, and students in a flexible hybrid work setting.
Company information
Brown University is a leading research university known for its Open Curriculum and commitment to free inquiry, aiming to impact the world through education and knowledge preservation.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Office of College Admission, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support the university's recruitment and enrollment goals.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid eligible, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work at Brown University's campus.
Application process
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through the Brown University application system, with each position requiring a separate application; offers are contingent on background checks and no visa sponsorship is provided.
Unique job features
This dual graded position allows hiring at either Admission Officer or Senior Admission Officer level based on qualifications, with opportunities to engage in diverse recruitment events and special projects.
Company overview
Brown University is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, known for its rigorous academic programs and open curriculum that allows students to design their own course of study. The university generates revenue through tuition, research grants, and endowments. Founded in 1764, it has a rich history of academic excellence and innovation, contributing significantly to various fields through its research and alumni.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in college admissions, particularly highlighting any involvement in application evaluation, recruitment strategies, and student engagement events, aligning with Brown's focus on a student-centered, inclusive community.
Highlight your communication skills, including public speaking and writing, as these are critical for conducting information sessions and representing Brown at various events.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Brown University's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current or former Admission Officers or staff in Brown's Office of College Admission on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent university admission initiatives, asking about their experience with Brown’s Open Curriculum, or expressing enthusiasm for their community engagement efforts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'application evaluation,' 'recruitment strategies,' 'student engagement,' 'public speaking,' 'inclusive environment,' and 'organizational skills' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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