Admissions Officer
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Job Description
Independently perform admissions activities including participating in the selection of candidates, planning recruitment and yield events, and analyzing data in accordance with university and departmental policies.
As an Admissions Officer you will:
- Work directly with a high-energy team to recruit, select, and yield the most promising J.D. talent across the globe
- Evaluate and make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission, including extensive reading responsibilities at high-volume points in the cycle
- Develop presentations and materials designed to promote the institution and attract potential students
- Manage on-campus and virtual information sessions for prospective students
- Significant planning responsibility for on-campus and virtual yield activities for admitted students
- Prepare and analyze reports to improve outreach and recruitment efforts
- Represent university as the spokesperson at admissions events and functions
- Ensure compliance with university admissions policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations with respect to students’ rights to privacy
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
- Sound judgment, discretion with highly confidential data, and strong writing and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage large programs/projects and comfort working across high-functioning teams
- Prior experience with Slate Technolutions or similar relationship-management software preferred
- Comfort with local, national, and occasional international travel.
Additional Information
Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-Time. Will be required to work nights and weekends at certain points in the admissions cycle.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal.
Other Information:
All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.
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Work Format Details
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.