About the Opportunity:

The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation and the world by discovering, communicating and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. The Office of College Admission supports this mission through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of students that will embrace the rigorous yet flexible Open Curriculum and challenge each other intellectually while fostering a community centered around kindness and questioning.


The Office of College Admission thinks about how an applicants’ unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity might weave into the ever-changing tapestry that is Brown University. Grades, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, independent work, the quality of the secondary school program and achievements outside the classroom are among the factors used to evaluate this promise, but no one of these measures is considered determinative.

Responsibilities:

We seek to fill an opening for either an Admission Officer or Senior Admission Officer in the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Admission Officers and Senior Admission Officers are responsible for the following:

● Reading and evaluating applications for admission;

● serving as voting members of the Board of Admission during the selection process;

● developing regional recruitment strategies;

● conducting group information sessions for prospective students and families;

● representing the university at high schools and community based organizations, admission workshops, college fairs, and Introduction to Brown and Brown Near You events, virtually and in-person and;

● Staffing yield events and assisting Assistant and Associate Directors with special projects pertaining to the recruitment, evaluation and matriculation of students.

This is a dual graded position posting. The candidate's qualifications/experience will determine if the position is filled at the Admission Officer or Senior Admission Officer level.

Qualifications:

Senior Admission Officer

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

2 years of college admission experience, preferably at a highly selective institution

Admission Officer

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong writing and public speaking skills

Sensitivity to concerns of people of different ages and backgrounds

Willingness and ability to work both independently and with groups

Creativity, efficiency, flexibility, open-mindedness, good judgment

Ability to work long hours

Ability to travel

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

First-hand knowledge of major issues facing American colleges and universities

Driver’s license

Understanding of Brown and its academic standards

Capacity to relate easily and appropriately with a broad range of people

Understanding of public relations and social media

Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment