Harvard University
Position Title: Asst Dir, CPP, MBA adm
Req ID: 67235BR
School or Unit: Harvard Business School
Description: Position Description
MBA Admissions is seeking an Assistant Director to lead College Pipeline Programs, with the goal of attracting and engaging a diverse pool of undergraduate students to consider graduate business education and ultimately converting them into Havard Business School (HBS) MBA applicants. This role is part of the MBA Admissions Marketing team, which manages the prospective student journey from recruitment (across various channels such as on-campus events, off-campus events, social media, and email) through to encouraging admitted students to attend HBS. The Assistant Director will focus on the earliest stages of this journey and work almost exclusively with undergraduate audiences.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in marketing technologies and strategies that resonate with undergraduate audiences and possess strong analytical skills. Over time, the Assistant Director may also develop into a full Admissions Board Member, with responsibilities including application reviews and candidate interviews. We are looking for someone with sound judgment, strong communication abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills to contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team.
Collaborate with senior marketing team members and faculty to develop a portfolio of virtual and in-person offerings tailored for college students.
Launch, manage, continuously improve, and scale a new top-of-the-funnel virtual pipeline series, offered multiple times per year and specifically targeting college students.
Oversee the college pipeline program portfolio and actively participate in its execution, collaborating closely with the broader marketing team, especially the diversity team and the College Coordinator.
Develop and implement a comprehensive digital marketing strategy and email campaign aimed at college students, in partnership with the digital marketing team.
Collaborate with the digital team to create and develop new content specifically tailored for the college segment.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of events and campaigns, providing regular updates to the Marketing team on the progress and status of the college pipeline.
Identify segmentation opportunities within the college audience and implement marketing strategies.
Represent HBS MBA Admissions at in-person events, both domestic and potentially international, as well as virtual marketing events, to promote graduate business education and Harvard Business School.
Gain expertise in the college segment and serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert on all matters related to the college audience.
MBA Application Evaluation
- Serve in a primary evaluation role for college Summer in Venture Management program.
- 2+2 and MBA application evaluation. Develop into a full Admissions Board Member; training and on boarding to take place over several Evaluation cycles. This will come to include reading applications and serving as a member of the MBA Interview Board.
MBA Interview Board. Team (ongoing)- Manage a full-time team member
- Support team-wide events and activities such as Admitted Students Welcome, Interview Days, yield activities, conference attendance, internal team building, etc.
- Contribute to collaborative culture with willingness to both teach and learn from colleagues.
- Attend weekly Marketing team meetings • Report to Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions Outreach.
- This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications and SkillsOther Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of hands-on admissions and/or marketing work.
- Microsoft Office Suite
Additional/Desired Qualifications: - Experience with independent project execution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as good judgment
- Positive self-starter who has experience with independent project execution
- Exceptional EQ, interpersonal and communication skills (including strong presentation skills), and the ability to adhere to the highest ethical standards
- Ability to travel and integrate work-style effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization
- Strong and thoughtful people management skills, with demonstrated success managing and inspiring teams to achieve goals
- Master's degree a plus
Additional InformationThis position is approved for a 1-year term (with possibility of renewal/extension) which begins on the person's first day of employment. 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.
About UsFounded 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.
BenefitsWe 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.
Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston
Job Code: S0057P FSS Admissions Officer III
Job Function: Faculty & Student Services, General Administration
Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub Unit: ------------
Salary Grade: 057
Department: MBA
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, 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 excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EOE 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.
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