Assistant Director of Admissions
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Boston, Massachusetts

The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, located in the South End, one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods, seeks qualified candidates for an Assistant Director of Admissions. This critical member of the admissions staff serves as an admissions representative charged with advising and counseling a portion of prospective students and families through each stage of the enrollment process including outreach, recruitment, admission, and matriculation. Specifically, the Assistant Director of Admissions shall:

1. Manage a recruitment territory by developing relationships with diverse constituencies including, but not limited to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, industry professionals, and employment agencies by attending college fairs, conducting high school visits, and representing the college at industry events.

2. Review prospective student credentials and counsel students and families on the enrollment and matriculation process. Process admissions decisions for prospective student caseload.

3. Meet with prospective students and families’ on-campus providing formal interviews (as needed), information sessions and tours of the labs and facilities.

4. Plan and facilitate off-campus meetings and events with regional guidance counselor associations within recruitment territory.

5. Assist with the implementation of the admissions communications flow to prospective students.

6. Keep current on all aspects of enrollment management, admissions, academic programs, academic support services, financial aid policies and procedures, facility usage, communications/marketing, electronic communications, social networking and media, Institute policies, mission and philosophy.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree at a minimum and preferably have a background in business, marketing, communications, English, technology or higher education administration. Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of successful admissions experience in a secondary or postsecondary education environment. The candidate should demonstrate sensitivity to understanding the needs and concerns of a diverse student population.

The candidate must have experience as a hands-on user of a student information system. The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communications skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; the ability to multi-task; and pay special attention to detail and have availability for evening and weekend work during peak travel seasons. The candidate shall possess a valid driver’s license and have a mode of transportation providing the ability to travel to and from recruitment activities as needed. In addition, candidate should have working knowledge and capacity to utilize technology programs including Microsoft Office, database administration, and Internet and e-mail software packages. He or she should also have the ability to utilize new software and technologies as need. A sense of humor is a requirement.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via e-mail no later than November 30, 2010 to:

Michael Bosco

Dean of Admissions

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

41 Berkeley Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

E-mail: mbosco@bfit.edu

The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from individuals who would increase the richness of the Institute’s diversity are welcomed.