Job Details

Admissions Coordinator

Position Number: 6687614
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Coordinator
Brown University

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Job Description:

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:

The Admissions Coordinator supports admission and enrollment efforts for all master's programs managed by the School of Professional Studies, with a focus on application completion, successful review of applications, and matriculation of admitted students. The Admissions Coordinator serves as a liaison between the School of Professional Studies and academic programs; maintains inquiry, applicant and degree program data in the application CRM (Technolutions Slate); and regularly communicates with students via ad hoc and scheduled messages to answer questions and provide information (application deadlines, missing materials).

Each Admissions Coordinator works with a variety of master's programs and position functions may vary by program category, number of intakes per academic year, and program modality (on-campus, low-residency hybrid, fully online).

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience in higher education admissions, marketing, recruiting, or student services, or equivalent of education and experience required

Job Competencies

Excellent planning, organizational, team-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform and manage project details under tight deadlines, including multi-tasking between projects with differing or competing timelines
Positive team-centered attitude
Client-centered orientation with impeccable customer service skills
Ability to problem solve effectively in complex and sometimes stressful situations
Superior computing abilities including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps for Education and basic technology troubleshooting experience

Preferred

Experience with Slate, Banner, and/or other student CRM/SIS systems and databases
Experience with learning management systems and other educational technologies
Knowledge of college admissions and the admissions funnel, preferably for graduate and professional programs

Salary Grade:

8

Additional Information:

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.

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.

This is a hybrid position that will require 3 days of work per week on Brown University's Providence Campus.

May require some night and weekend work to staff events, including Commencement, which falls on Memorial Day weekend.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-10-22

Job Posting Title:
Admissions Coordinator

Department:
School of Professional Studies

Grade:
Grade 8

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.