Assistant Director of Admission

Stanford, California, United States

Student Services

Post Date Apr 19, 2024

Requisition # 102963

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Knight-Hennessy Scholarscultivates and supports a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare graduates to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world. Knight-Hennessy scholars join a supportive community of fellow scholars, receive funding for graduate study at Stanford, and participate in the King Global Leadership Program, which provides a collection of community experiences, workshops, meetings with leaders, domestic and global study trips, and personal development opportunities. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

Job Purpose

Each year, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars admission team selects up to 100 scholars from an applicant pool of roughly 7,000 applicants. The Assistant Director of Admission will help to recruit, evaluate, and select the best multicultural, multidisciplinary cohort of scholars in a highly selective admission process. Under supervision from the Associate Director of Admission, the Assistant Director of Admission will also manage our yield and ambassador efforts. If you enjoy working with colleagues across Stanford, relish engaging with varied constituencies around the world, and value an ambitious, collaborative, and caring team, we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and appreciation for process-driven work, and is an enthusiastic team player with a growth mindset committed to providing meaningful educational opportunities to future Knight-Hennessy Scholars. The ideal candidate will also exhibit intellectual curiosity, cross-cultural awareness, strong judgment, solid facility with data, and the ability to manage both complex and simple projects simultaneously with excellence.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Core admissions officer duties

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

• Conduct online, on-campus, and off-campus informational sessions throughout the U.S. and the world, embodying the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program for internal and external communities on a variety of subjects including the program’s mission and leadership model, scholar life and programming, scholar funding, and admissions.

• Further develop and strengthen relationships with secondary or university personnel, faculty, department contacts, fellowship advisers, professional organizations, current and prospective students, and alumni.

• Serve as a resource to other departments; represent Knight Hennessy-Scholars program at activities and events, meetings, committees and conferences.Act as project manager for our annual yield cycle by designing, implementing, overseeing and analyzing recruitment and yield project plans, timelines, tasks, and objectives.

• Serve as primary point of contact for Knight-Hennessy Scholars who volunteer as student admission ambassadors; recruiting, selecting and training student admission ambassadors and coordinating their participation throughout the admissions cycle

• Other duties may also be assigned

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

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

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

• Excellent reading comprehension skills, including reading large volumes of application materials while balancing consistent speed and meticulous critical thinking

• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with good judgment

• Strong oral and written communication skills; professional presentation skills

• Familiarity with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of the web, technology, social platforms, current and future trends

• Enthusiasm for regularly and consistently producing engaging content on digital platforms

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build lasting relationships and strong communities; customer focus

• Ability to influence cross-functional groups toward a shared goal

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Adaptability to new information, changing conditions, or revised priorities

• Facility with data analysis* Please note this position will require occasional work on evenings and weekends and up to 25% travel.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $97,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 7512

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: G

• Requisition ID: 102963

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible