Tufts University

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid - The Fletcher School

Tufts University$98K — $147K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated people management experience.
  • Proven project and process management skills.
  • Excellent communication capabilities.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience in international affairs preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement admissions and financial aid strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Oversee the admissions process including application reading and committee selection.
  • Design marketing and recruitment strategies, including outreach events and digital campaigns.
  • Manage the scholarship and financial aid processes, from awarding to tracking.
  • Lead and develop Admissions and Financial Aid staff, including hiring and professional development.
  • Build relationships with various stakeholders including faculty and alumni.
  • Report on admissions and financial aid statistics to university leadership
  • Stay informed on trends in admissions and higher education.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Support for international recruitment travel.
  • Collaborative work environment with strong team support.
  • Priority placed on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

The Director of Admissions and Financial Aid is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of students in degree programs at The Fletcher School. The Director of Admissions and Financial Aid also manages the financial aid process for all students.

  • Responsible for admissions and financial aid strategy, policies, and procedures. Manages all on and off campus admissions and financial aid programming. Responsible for diversity and inclusion admissions goals.
  • Oversees the admissions and selection process (application process, reading, review, selection, admissions committee).
  • Designs, implements, and participates in marketing and recruitment strategies (recruitment travel, information sessions, interview program, visit days, coffee hours). Collaborates with marketing and public relations team on advertising, marketing, print, digital, web, and social media. Manages and nurtures outreach, campaigns, and inquiries. Oversees all yield activities and events (virtual, on campus, admit receptions, open houses).
  • Oversees the scholarship and financial aid process (awarding, processing, counselling, tracking). Manages the use of all admissions and financial aid systems (Slate, SIS, PowerFaids).
  • Manages Admissions and Financial Aid staff. Responsible for hiring, training, managing, and developing staff including coaching, performance reviews, and professional development.
  • Cultivates and maintains relationships with a wide range of constituencies internally and externally (faculty, students, administration, alumni, colleges, partners, organizations). Collaborates with other internal university student affairs departments. Represents Fletcher nationally and internationally.
  • Reports on admissions and financial aid statistics and initiatives (to administration, leadership, board). Oversees the maintenance of admissions and financial aid documentation.
  • Stays abreast of national and international trends in admissions and higher education.


What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of related experience
  • People management experience
  • Strong project and process management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree
  • International affairs experience


Pay Range

Minimum $98,400.00, Midpoint $123,000.00, Maximum $147,600.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About Tufts University

Tufts University is a private research university in Massachusetts that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including arts and sciences, engineering, medicine, and law. The university has several campuses throughout Massachusetts and a campus in France. Tufts was founded in 1852 and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The university is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment and to conducting research that addresses global challenges.
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