Assistant Director of Admission

Under minimal supervision, administer, implement and interpret university and/or department admission policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Read, evaluate, recommend and advocate to the Admission Committee on which undergraduate and graduate applicants to consider for admission based on current university priorities.

• Act as project manager on medium to large sized projects/programs by establishing and executing project plans, timelines, tasks, and objectives. 

• Conduct informational sessions for internal and external communities on a variety of subjects, (i.e., student life, research, internships, athletics, admissions), based on university priorities. 

• Manage assigned geographic territory by researching, compiling and analyzing various demographics data. Create proposal for outreach and present findings to management with recommendations 

• Further develop and strengthen relationships with secondary or university personnel, professional organizations, students, parents and alumni.

• Serve as a resource to other departments; represent unit/department at activities and events, meetings, committees and conferences.

• Responsible for the administration or management of a specific program and/or program budget.

• May supervise the work of other staff.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent reading comprehension skills.

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make distinctions among competitive applicants.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Professional presentation skills.

• Program planning skills.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a help ticket.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. See Admin Guide 1.7.4: Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.