Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator – Brown University

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Job Description:

About Brown: Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs.

We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Responsibilities:

The Admissions Coordinator supports admission and enrollment efforts for all master s programs managed by the School of Professional Studies, with a focus on application completion, successful review of applications, and matriculation of admitted students. The Admissions Coordinator serves as a liaison between the School of Professional Studies and academic programs; maintains inquiry, applicant and degree program data in the application CRM (Technolutions Slate);

and regularly communicates with students via ad hoc and scheduled messages to answer questions and provide information (Final date to receive applicationss, missing materials).

Each Admissions Coordinator works with a variety of master s programs and position functions may vary by program category, number of intakes per academic year, and program modality (on-campus, low-residency hybrid, fully online).

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s Degree and 1-3 years of experience in higher education admissions, marketing, recruiting, or student services, or equivalent of education and experience required

Job Competencies

• Excellent planning, organizational, team-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform and manage project details under tight deadlines, including multi-tasking between projects with differing or competing timelines
• Positive team-centered attitude
• Client-centered orientation with impeccable customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve effectively in complex and sometimes stressful situations
• Superior computing abilities including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps for Education and basic technology troubleshooting experience

Preferred

• Experience with Slate, Banner, and/or other student CRM/SIS systems and databases
• Experience with learning management systems and other educational technologies
• Knowledge of college admissions and the admissions funnel, preferably for graduate and professional programs

Salary Grade: 8

Additional Information:

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This is a hybrid position that will require 3 days of work per week on Brown University s Providence Campus. May require some night and weekend work to staff events, including Commencement, which falls on Memorial Day weekend.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

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