The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

A letter of interest and a resume are required to be considered for this position.

The Associate Director of Admissions for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts will be an experienced member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University. The Associate Director of Admissions will be responsible for managing a portfolio that includes studio art portfolio reviews, school visits, information sessions for prospective SMFA students, special events and yield, selection management, and others as determined. This position plays a key role in the management of the SMFA-based admissions team located on the SMFA Fenway campus.

• Implement the office’s strategy for assigned portfolio. Portfolio oversight typically involves long-term management of complex projects, delegation of tasks, management of contributing staff members, creation and presentation of training materials, data analysis and assessment, etc.
• Manage the daily operations of the SMFA Admissions Office on the Fenway campus.
• Coordinate the Fenway campus visit schedule and visitor experience.
• Actively participate in the undergraduate application review and selection processes, including the evaluation of applications and studio art portfolios in alignment with training protocol and participation in selection committees as a member. If appropriate, Associate Directors may be asked to take on leadership roles throughout the selection cycle through process management or committee chairing.
• Serve as an on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, email, and phone.
• Liaise with campus partners and external organizations to support portfolio and office-wide initiatives.
• Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions, portfolio reviews, and workshops for a variety of audiences, both on-campus and off-campus.
• As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officer and/or administrative staff.
• Directly supervise 1-3 professional staff members and serve as a member of the Management Team.
• Participate in both the evaluation of domestic applications and domestic recruitment travel as requested.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

While this is a hybrid role, there is an expectation of regular campus presence throughout the year; some Associate Director roles may require greater campus presence due to portfolio needs.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in selective admissions, college counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with critique and studio art portfolio reviews/portfolio assessment.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and an interest in working with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft office suite.
• Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group.
• This position requires evening and weekend work and may involve domestic and international travel in order to conduct recruitment activities.
• Recruitment activities may require several hours of travel by plane and/or car, loading, unloading, and carrying materials and supplies, and standing for long periods.
• US Driver’s license preferred for travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience of either professional or student staff.
• BFA or MFA degree.
• Experience with highly selective application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate.
• Fluency in a second language.

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