Senior Assistant Director of Admission for Regional Outreach

🔍 Undergraduate Admissions: Financial Aid Office: Visitor Information Services, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Student Services

📅   : Jan 23, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 102033 Requisition #

The Office of Undergraduate Admission assembles a freshman class of 1,700 students and a transfer class of approximately 25-40 students each year. We strive to build a class that cuts across a number of dimensions to add to a rich and diverse undergraduate educational experience for everyone. We believe that a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests are essential to the educational process and will provide additional contributions and dimensions to the Stanford community.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Admission who, under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admission for Regional Outreach, will administer, implement university and/or interpret department admission policies and procedures.

4 OPEN REGIONAL POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE

This is a 100% remote work opportunity based in one of the following regions as your home office:

Los Angeles south to San Diego, CA
Denver, CO and Rocky Mountain region
Chicago, IL (inclusive of Milwaukee, WI; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI; and other Midwest locations)
New York with several cities in the northeast corridor including New York City; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; and potentially the mid-Atlantic area
Atlanta, GA and the greater southeastern region, including Florida

Your responsibilities include:

Reading, evaluating and recommending undergraduate applicants to the Admission Committee to consider for admission based on current university priorities.
Developing and delivering outreach programs within your remote work location/region to inform, draw, and enroll academically exceptional students representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents.
Developing and delivering outreach programs in local and regional communities, conducting informational meetings and responding to questions regarding admission and the student experience at Stanford.
Serving as a public relations and information resource championing Stanford University as well as broader themes of college affordability and accessibility.
Acting as project manager on medium to large sized projects/programs by establishing and executing project plans, timelines, tasks, and objectives.
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with educators, community-based organizations, professional organizations, students and parents in your remote work location/region.
Cultivating and maintaining relations with Stanford alumni admission volunteers in your remote work location/region and supporting alumni training, volunteering, and yield efforts.
Representing Stanford University at activities and events, meetings, committees and conferences.
Overseeing the collection of outreach data, developing reports and analyses, and making recommendations for future regional outreach efforts.
Serving as an ‘on the ground’ outreach coordinator and supporting admission officers assigned to your remote work location/region.
Liaising with admission colleagues at other institutions in execution of nationwide college outreach programs.
Managing annual hiring of part-time seasonal reader staff and participating in their training and supervision.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

In addition, requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience (3-4 years highly preferred) or combination of education and relevant experience.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good reading comprehension skills.
Good organizational, planning and time management skills.
Ability to learn admission processes and programs.
Program planning skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Slate (preferred).
Knowledge of InDesign (a plus).

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures.

The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $54,000 - $97,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or auditing a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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