Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director, Admissions
Waltham
Monday, 11 May 2026
Manage recruitment territory- including travel, college fairs, receptions, information sessions, high school visits and virtual outreach. Conduct holistic review of all first-year and transfer applications from the assigned recruitment region and be an active participant in committee. Perform information sessions on-campus and off-campus and serve as resource for campus visitors on a regular basis. Correspond with prospective students and applicants, including proactive outreach and timely and appropriate follow-up to messages. Assist as needed to support various projects and special populations, as determined by the supervisor and the needs of the office. These could include projects such as managing special applicants, deposit tracking or work with recruited athletes. Participate in large-scale on campus recruitment events, such as admitted student open houses. Travel 4-6 weeks in the fall and 1-2 weeks in the spring, including some nights and weekends. Education & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required .-3 years related work experience. Title and salary commensurate with experience. What you need to succeed:Strong process management skills; organizational skills; problem solving, and decision making. Must be organized, an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to work with multiple deadlines. Ability to build strong relationships with admissions staff and constituents across campus. Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workspace applications ; Slate Technolutions and Workday preferred. Previous work in undergraduate admissions is desired. A valid driver’s license is required. Evening and weekend work are necessary during key recruitment periods. You must submit a cover letter with your application for consideration. You should upload the letter with your resume; there is not a separate prompt for a cover letter in the candidate application system. The Admissions Office works in a hybrid fashion with exceptions for certain periods of the year. Typically, two scheduled remote days per week are planned after the first three months of employment. We have one day each week when all staff are scheduled to be on-campus. Pay Range Disclosure. The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").