ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2013 through a partnership between Stephen A. Schwarzman and Tsinghua University, Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders. The program offers a dynamic curriculum grounded in the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs, with learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom, including leadership training, senior mentors, high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, career development guidance, and Deep Dive trips across China. Each year, 150 Scholars from a wide range of geographies, industries, and academic backgrounds are selected from a highly competitive global applicant pool (approximately 5% admit rate).
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assistant Director of Global Admissions, Selection
Schwarzman Scholars seeks a results-driven, visionary and strategic leader to oversee the strategic planning, implementation, management and evaluation of our U.S./Global selection process as we navigate our second decade. They report directly to the Director of Global Admissions and are part of the U.S./Global Admissions Team that is headquartered in New York.
Job Requirements
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Serve on the leadership team of the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions with direct report to the Director of Global Admissions.
- Primary admissions team lead for the Schwarzman Scholars selection process from January to December annually.
- Serve as lead admissions point-of-contact for all selection-related activities.
- Provide strategic leadership alongside the Director of Global Admissions and program leadership to design and implement a data-driven selection strategy that will define the next chapter of our selection process.
- Lead the application process, including providing expertise on educational systems and credentials as part of the technical review of incoming applications; train and lead efforts to respond to applicant queries throughout the application process.
- Strategically manage the Operations unit of the Admissions Team and its strategic management of our admissions CRM and database system, Slate by Technolutions
- Utilize online application, Slate CRM system, and other platforms to provide frequent data and activity reporting on the outreach and selection activities.
- Oversee design and development of various project components, including: application and selection management; communications; and data capture and reporting to ensure our selection process operates effectively, efficiently, and with cutting-edge excellence.
- Manage the drafting of up-to-date training materials for external selection support during application reading and for interview panelists.
- Coordinate admissions team selection activities as they relate to applicants and selection panelists, arranging for travel, lodging, and meeting space for candidate interviews; overseeing on-site staffing and facilitation for interviews, in coordination with our events partner.
- Lead efforts to keep our selection process cutting-edge, including adoption of new admissions technologies, data-driven practices, and compliance best practices.
- Travel and participate in program events (domestic or international) as assigned
- Performs other related duties and functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Master's degree in higher education administration, international education, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of work experience directly related to university admissions, selection process leadership, enrollment management and/or administration of fellowship/scholarship programs. CRM experience with Slate by Technolutions strongly preferred.
- Effectiveness and experience managing competitive, holistic selection processes: demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful selection strategies and initiatives; capacity to build an appropriate and effective election plan that reflects institutional goals; a desire to innovative and create new approaches to selection.
- Strong analytical capacity and outcome reporting experience with a demonstrated ability to adapt strategy based on results and leverage data to show progress toward admissions goals.
- Superior strategic planning, organizational, evaluation and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple priorities and deadlines across diverse cross-functional teams with keen attention to detail.
- Global mindset and cultural sensitivity with demonstrated success navigating complex, multicultural environments with members and volunteers located in myriad regions across the world.
- Strong knowledge of the higher education landscape and prestigious graduate fellowship opportunities
- Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including discretion, empathy, and judgment, and able to navigate sensitive or high-profile situations with professionalism.
- Capacity to work with alumni, board, staff, university leadership, consultants, and volunteers in a dynamic, results-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, think creatively, and facilitate problem-solving with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where multi-tasking and competing priorities is the norm. Demonstrated adaptability in dealing with changing and/or uncertain circumstances as well as condensed timeframes. Exposure to start-up environments preferred. Strong adaptability and decisiveness.
- Proficiency with MS office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Slate, Box and Zoom
- Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
- International experience highly desirable. Knowledge and experience working on China-related issues, including Chinese language skills, a plus.
Special Considerations
- This role will require in-person presence at NY Office for a minimum of three days per week, although more in-person engagement may be required during peak times.
- Ability to work nights and weekends for events, cross-border engagement.
- Must be available to travel domestically and internationally
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed
- We use a variety of work tools including: admissions CRM systems (e.g. Slate), productivity tools (e.g. Box, Zoom), project management systems (e.g., Asana), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Form Assembly), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 Annually commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. In addition, we offer a retirement savings plan with a company match, a flexible spending plan with a company match and a commuter savings plan.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training, are made without regard to these factors. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.