67954BRAuto req ID:67954BRJob Code:S0057M FSS Admissions Mgt III Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Assistant Director, MBA AdmissionsSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :057Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Additional Qualifications and Skills: Additional/Desired Qualifications: + 7+ years of relevant work experience + Strong experience managing teams to achieve impact at scale by inspiring and supporting individual team members and partners to achieve goals + Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and listening skills + Ability to travel extensively within the U.S. and internationally + MBA degree or Master’s degree + Marketing and/or higher education experience + Talent identification, evaluation, selection, or hiring experience Additional Information:This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice. We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role. A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity. Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment.Department:MBAPre-Employment Screening:Employment, IdentityJob Function:Faculty & Student Services, General AdministrationSchool/Unit:Harvard Business School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required + Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience Position Description:Organization: The mission of Harvard Business School is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Description: MBA Admissions seeks an Assistant Director to support the HBS mission of educating leaders who make a difference in the world. The Assistant Director manages two team members and works to convert offers to admitted students into accepted offers. We seek someone with good judgement, strong communication, and interpersonal skills to play a key role on a high-performing team. This person will also serve as a member of the MBA Admissions Board, reading applications and interviewing candidates. This role will report to the Director, Marketing, MBA Admissions. Responsibilities include: + Oversee all admissions efforts, including: + Manage two full-time employees and manage the work of several independent contractors + Develop program objectives, targets, tactics, and metrics to drive candidate yield success + Direct planning and execution of in-person and virtual yield events + Oversee relationship management process to ensure that all admitted students receive the information needed to decide on their offer + Oversee inventory for admit and interviewee events + Lead efforts to yield the 2+2 cohort and collaborate with the Operations team to sustain engagement throughout the 2–4-year deferral period o Manage yield budget + Lead strategy and execution of high-quality yield events + Plan and execute Admitted Students Welcome twice per application season + Plan and execute admitted student community building events in select cities around the world + Set agendas, craft materials and lead yield-operations meetings + Lead strategy and execution of candidate interview experience + Oversee on-campus, off-campus and virtual interview experiences + Oversee alumni/interviewee matching program + Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships + Collaborate with HBS Alumni Relations on programming for interviewees and admitted students + Partner with students, alumni, and HBS Global Research Centers to support the yield process + Assist in Marketing team responsibilities + Represent MBA Admissions at a variety of on and off-campus marketing events, domestically and internationally + Help support marketing team-wide events and activities such as Outreach events, conference attendance, internal team building, etc. + Oversee outreach for an assigned key applicant pool segment, including but not limited to messaging, strategy, and engagement initiatives + Candidate Evaluation + Develop into a full Admissions Board Member; training and onboarding to take place over several Evaluation cycles + Serve as member of the MBA Interview Board for MBA and 2+2 Responsible for other duties as assigned.Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify this excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: + Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers. + Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date. + Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. + Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service. + Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools. + Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions. + Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning. + Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more. + Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston. Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-KC1About Us:Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. Its faculty of more than 250 offers full-time programs leading to the MBA and PhD degrees, as well as more than 175 Executive Education programs, and Harvard Business School Online, the School’s digital learning platform. For more than a century, faculty have drawn on their research, their experience in working with organizations worldwide, and their passion for teaching, to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will go on to shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.