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The Assistant Director of Admissions plays a key role in supporting The Gordon Institute (TGI) at Tufts University’s recruitment and admissions efforts to meet enrollment goals. This position serves as a primary contact for prospective students, manages key aspects of the admissions process, and contributes to the development of effective recruitment strategies. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, TGI, as well as marketing and academic program staff, to deliver a seamless and student-centered admissions experience.
Job Responsibility:
Execute recruitment activities that support enrollment goals
Plan and facilitate virtual, on-campus, and off-site recruitment events
serve as host and presenter
Represent TGI at external recruitment events including college fairs, company visits, and professional conferences
Serve as a primary resource for prospective students by responding to inquiries, providing program details, and offering guidance through the admissions process
Track and document prospective student engagement throughout the admissions funnel
Collaborate with colleagues in marketing and program operations to ensure smooth implementation of recruitment efforts
Supervise and mentor student interns
Support the implementation of TGI’s admissions policies and procedures
Serve as a main point of contact for applicants throughout the process, from application submission through enrollment
Participate in application review and admissions decision-making, including conducting applicant interviews
Manage application processing: track applicant status, organize review meetings, document decisions, and ensure accurate data entry
Act as liaison with the Tufts Office of Graduate Admissions and other campus partners involved in admissions
Train, coordinate, and oversee part-time application readers
Create and maintain admissions dashboards to track recruitment and application trends
Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable insights to inform recruitment strategies
Collaborate with staff to identify and refine the metrics most critical to admissions success
Contribute to the development, assessment, and refinement of recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment goals
Share insights from admissions activities with marketing and program operations colleagues as well as faculty to evaluate and inform outreach and onboarding efforts
Stay informed about trends, peer institutions, and best practices in graduate admissions
Engages with ongoing anti-racist work including examination of admissions policies that inhibit access and equity
Provide general support to the admissions team and assist with other admissions-related initiatives as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in admissions, college counseling, or related field
Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft Office suite
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Valid US Driver’s license
Nice to have:
Experience with Slate
Experience with committee-based evaluation or team-based reading