Interim Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions – On-Campus & Virtual Events

Brandeis Innovation

. Plan and execute strategy for all on-campus and virtual event programming, including daily visits, prospective student open houses, admitted student visit days, group visits, and online events.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $40,000 - $41,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event programming strategy and execution, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making and exceptional organizational skills. Capable of managing teams and budgets while fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders in the admissions process.

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Event Programming StrategyData-Driven Decision MakingSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft Applications ProficiencyRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisAdmissions PresentationsProcess Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Slate TechnolutionsWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Holistic Admissions ProcessCampus Visit ExperienceProspective Student ProgrammingEvent ProgrammingAdmissions Counseling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute strategy for all on-campus and virtual event programming, including daily visits, prospective student open houses, admitted student visit days, group visits, and online events.
Partner with the Conference & Events Office, Student Life Office, faculty members, and Facility Services.
Serve as lead event strategist and manager for prospective and admitted student programming.
Ensure an exceptional visit experience, including training and coaching admissions counseling staff.
Oversee daily operations of the campus visit experience.
Use data-driven decision making to evaluate programming efficacy and implement changes.
Manage the operational budget for event programming.
Supervise four to five professional staff members and support their projects and programs.
Develop comprehensive understanding of the holistic admissions process to communicate with prospective students and families and inform campus programming.
Schedule and communicate on-duty coverage.
Deliver admissions presentations and meet individually with prospective students and families as needed.
Serve on the undergraduate admissions leadership team and support departmental, division, and institutional enrollment goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required.
5-8+ years related work experience, including supervisory/management experience.
Exceptional process management skills, organizational skills, problem solving, and decision making.
Ability to strategically utilize and analyze data to make informed recommendations and decisions.
Must be organized, an excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to prioritize and work with multiple deadlines.
Ability to build strong relationships with admissions staff, high school counselors, and constituents across campus.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Evening and weekend work are necessary during key periods.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Slate Technolutions and Workday preferred.
Must submit a cover letter with the application.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a short term position with benefits.
Hybrid work arrangement.
Typically, two scheduled remote days per week are planned after the first three months of employment.