68044BRAuto req ID:68044BRJob Code:S0059P FSS Admissions Officer V Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Director, MBA AdmissionsSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :059Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Additional Qualifications and Skills:Other Required Qualifications: + 7+ years prior experience + Analytical ability + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Excellent judgment Additional/Desired Qualifications: + MBA or significant experience with an MBA Program preferred + Prior admissions experience extremely valuable 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:Criminal, Education, 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 8 years’ relevant work experience Position Description:HBS MBA Admissions Marketing seeks a Director to lead efforts for our evaluation process and related support. This role is a key leader for the team in our efforts to build the strongest class, with strategic oversight of our Board processes. The director will be instrumental in developing and leading a team of interviewers and observers as a key part of our admissions evaluation. The director must be comfortable moving from key detail orientation and depth of knowledge in our processes, to assisting in outreach efforts as a member of the team that represents the MBA Program to prospective students both internationally and domestically. We seek a candidate with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex issues, contributing to an engaged and high-performing team. Evaluation process and support: Responsible for the MBA admissions evaluation process + Admissions Board: Manage industry evaluation process including managing industry teams, setting goals and coaching industry teams, and ensuring that teams are delivering on goals. + Evaluation: Evaluate MBA admissions candidates through application review and interviewing as a full member of the MBA Admissions Board. Screen applicants in specific industries and archive knowledge in that area. This includes reading applications, making recommendations for interview, interviewing, making recommendations for admission. + Interviewers and Observers: Continue to build our bench of and develop interviewers and observers + Data and Analytics: Run analysis to ensure we are building the strongest class + Technology: Work on our platform, Slate, and enhance capabilities within the tool + Process: manage the process logistics including the calendar, capacity model, screening assignments + Application management: continue to refine the application by refining questions, defining data needs, designing forms, establishing verification needs + Waitlist: Oversee management of waitlist + Meetings: participate in cross campus information sharing and regular departmental meetings. Marketing/outreach support: + Assist in our outreach and yield efforts internationally and domestically includes: + Deliver Open house presentations + Participation in corporate events, special interest events, information sessions, prospective student days and Admitted Student Welcomes + Build and execute marketing plans for a specific segment (e.g., Joint Degrees) in connection with the marketing team MBA/HBS-wide community responsibilities: + Contribute to other departments as a “volunteer” for community-wide events such as commencement, registration, exams, RC orientation, etc., serve on MBA open-enrollment committees or task force efforts and on HBS-wide projects as required. + This role is 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.