Job Opening
Associate/Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Babson College
F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Associate/Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Senior Director of Graduate Admissions
Admissions
Collaborate in developing, supporting, and maintaining admissions policies that ensure a strong, efficient, and consistent application experience.
Partner with senior admissions leadership to refine operations, improve workflows, scale best practices, and enhance systems.
Develop and lead targeted outreach strategies to build awareness and interest in Babson’s portfolio of graduate programs while strengthening relationships with both internal and external partners.
Serve as a thought partner in identifying new pipelines and practices.
In collaboration with the Director, Graduate Admissions, sets and implements the strategic direction for the recruitment and enrollment of students by determining and shaping class profiles through the strategic deployment of scholarship funds, targeted recruiting activities, and the development of new pipelines and partners
Shares responsibility for planning and executing all recruitment events, both on campus and off. Responsibilities also include outreach and participation in established partnership recruiting activities.
Oversee the holistic review of applications and train team members to ensure consistency, integrity, and mission alignment in candidate evaluations.
Guide prospective students through the entire enrollment journey from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring personalized, high-touch engagement throughout their journey.
Collaborate with program leadership to shape class profiles that reflect Babson’s strategic goals.
Analyze and report on admissions metrics to support recruitment effectiveness and conversion strategy to drive informed decision-making.
Track the impact and ROI of outreach activities, events, and communication campaigns.
Work alongside colleagues across campus (i.e., Graduate Programs, Career Development, College Marketing) to align admissions with student success, market needs, and post-graduate outcomes.
Support the creation of compelling marketing materials through persona development and competitor analysis, in collaboration with College Marketing to ensure consistency in brand.
Mentor and guide other team members; lead strategic projects such as technology implementation, new partnership development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development of strategic and tactical goals for the Graduate Admissions office.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
A Master’s degree.
For the Associate Director, a minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in admissions or enrollment management; candidates with a minimum of 6 years of experience may be considered at the Associate Director level. In addition, a minimum of 3 years of management experience.
For the Senior Associate Director, a minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in admissions or enrollment management; candidates with a minimum of 8 years of experience may be considered at the Senior Associate Director level. In addition, a minimum of 3 years of management experience.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to report and manipulate data to identify shifts and trends in the marketplace. Data analysis is integral to ensure enrollment goals are attained.
Prior experience with web-based and electronic marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and data management and mining.
A relationship-driven approach with strong communication skills
For Associate Director candidates with 6-8 years of experience the range is: $80,762-$89,736 and for Senior Associate Director candidates with 8-10 years of experience the range is: $88,881-$98,757 depending on the candidate’s experience; the role is also