Admissions and Program Coordinator

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Responsibilities:
 

Reporting to the Program Specialist, Online Graduate Programs, this position serves as a vital member of the Academic Innovation unit within The School of Professional Studies (SPS). The Admissions and Program Coordinator, Online Graduate Programs plays a vital role in managing the admissions process and supporting various program activities. The role focuses on ensuring a seamless experience for prospective and admitted students, as well as supporting data management and administrative tasks. The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing all functions of the admissions and application review processes for an assigned portfolio of online graduate programs, with a primary focus on supporting applicants and prospective students from the point of completed application through matriculation. Responsibilities include monitoring the application system,

coordinating application review and decision release, and other activities related to the admissions process. The successful candidate will also support initiatives for achieving enrollment goals and communicating admissions criteria to prospective students. The Admissions and Program Coordinator will help with managing admission review committees, tracking scholarship allocations, maintaining databases and student information, as well as other admissions-related duties as assigned across a portfolio of online graduate programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Admissions Management 

• Event Coordination 

• Data Management 

• Programmatic & Administrative Support 

Qualifications:
 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree along with 1 year of experience in higher education admissions, marketing, recruiting, student services or related areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with CRM/SIS systems, Slate experience is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks, anticipate needs, set priorities, solve problems, and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Familiarity with learning management systems and other educational technologies. 

• Familiarity with graduate admissions & the admissions funnel, preferably for online master’s programs.

• Ability to self-motivate and remain focused in a remote-work environment.

Salary Grade:

8

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to include a resume and respond to the prompts included below in lieu of a cover letter. Applicants who do not include a response to the prompts will not be considered.

This position is remote eligible, but working hours are expected to be 8:30-5pm ET.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. 

Applicants are asked to respond to three questions, in lieu of a cover letter, and include them with their application in a single PDF or Word file: 

1.Why are you interested in working as an Admissions & Program Coordinator for the School of Professional Studies at Brown University, supporting online Master's programs?"

2. What professional experiences would you draw on to fulfill the primary responsibilities for this role, as described in the job posting?

3. Please describe 2-3 examples where you have demonstrated one (or more) of the skills listed in the qualifications for this role, as described in the job posting.