Job Description:
Under the broad supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admissions for Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment, the Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment (ADDIR) works alongside the overall DEI and admissions/enrollment teams to build recruitment plans, external and internal partnerships, and overall targeted enrollment objectives to help recruit our incoming class. As a key member of the Board of Admissions, the AD plays a critical role in recruiting and supporting students from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Assists in the implementation and management of special recruitment projects such at our annual Fly in program and webinar events, etc. Active participation in various college-sponsored events, in particular Berklee’s auditions and interviews (both on and off campus) . Extensive travel required. Weekend and evening hours expected.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the Assistant Dean in managing recruitment and enrollment goals tied to the Comprehensive Enrollment Strategy.
Collaborates with the Assistant Dean to identify college fairs, school visits, and conferences across the US that align with the multicultural recruitment strategy.
Works closely with Alumni and Student Ambassadors to coordinate effective communications and follow-up with prospective students. Participates in mentoring and training Alumni and Student Ambassadors for the admissions interview process.
Responsible for producing the desired yield of regional admits to matriculants as articulated in the annual recruitment plans.
Works closely with the other Assistant Directors and Advisors in support of recruitment initiatives at the college.
Responsible for the effective management and oversight of a 5-6 person team of faculty, staff, alumni and student ambassadors for A&I and other recruitment travel/events. Responsible for effective budget management, travel arrangements, equipment rental, quality of the prospective student experience and overall successful execution of the event.
Conducts one-on-one admissions interviews with applicants on and off-campus, evaluates their suitability and preparedness to study at Berklee, and issues recommendations for admission to the college accordingly.
Plans and implements recruitment activities within a designated region. Travels independently in support of high school, college, and education fair visits as well as middle schools, community based organizations/nonprofits, and spiritual based organizations.
Serves as liaison with the college community in the development of cross-divisional initiatives designed to increase the recruitment and retention of applicants/students from historically underrepresented and underserved communities
Serves as liaison to external partnerships established to strengthen the college’s recruitment efforts.
Represents the college at various on and off-campus recruitment events and completes appropriate reports as needed.
Serves as a member of the Board of Admissions reviewing completed applicant files to determine admissions eligibility.
Counsels students and their families regarding admissions eligibility, application procedures for scholarships, general financial aid information, housing and other pertinent topics via phone, email and in-person contact. Maintains familiarity with application, scholarship, financial aid, housing and Board of Admission processes, including technology resources, processing policies and correspondence procedures.
Serves as Counselor of the Day and conducts group information sessions as assigned.
Serves as a program coordinator for Berklee’s annual fly-in summer program and actively participates in all aspects as directed for the Assistant Dean of the planning and execution of the program
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Three to five years experience in college admissions/recruitment, sales and customer service.
Minimum of Bachelors degree required.
Strong commitment to prospective student servicing.
Specialized skills and experience in broad and Berklee-specific student experiences, Berklee programs and related career options, and all relevant trends and public policies affecting the student population at Berklee.
Musical background, strong understanding of music business industry, and music theory knowledge.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of and ability to counsel various types of prospective students.
Strong understanding and knowledge of educational challenges for the prospective students wishing to pursue a college level education in the US.
Strong familiarity with current technologies such as MS Suite, Keynote, Filemaker, Salesforce, and social networking platforms.
Strong commitment to DEI values
3-5 years of experience working with students from historically underrepresented and underserved communities
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
