Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting (Rosslyn, VA)

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting serves as a member of the McIntire Graduate Marketing & Admissions (GMA) team; they report directly to the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting. The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting is responsible for effectively recruiting, evaluating, and yielding students to the McIntire Professional Programs, which currently include the M.S. in the Management of Information Technology and M.S. in Business Analytics programs, and works in collaboration with another Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting to execute successful program awareness and candidate recruitment outreach efforts to generate program interest and applications to the Professional Programs; they execute the corresponding outreach and efforts needed to successfully yield candidates to the Professional Programs.

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting serves as a member of the Admissions Committee and evaluates applications, conduct interviews, recommends admissions decisions, and provides insight and guidance on selection and yield. They also manage a student ambassador program and are responsible for recruitment, training, and program management.

What you will do:

Recruitment:

• Conduct in-person and virtual events and engagement opportunities; develop event descriptions and ensures accurate and timely posting to Slate, CommCal, and the McIntire website
  
• Develop and implement recruitment event promotion plan and timeline, including pre and post event messages to optimize event attendance and participation and encourage application creation and/or submission
  
• Identify and recommend new opportunities for recruiting and pipeline development including referral partnerships and affiliation with relevant professional associations
  
• Execute specific programs/initiatives/events to enhance the recruitment and yield of candidates from diverse backgrounds, including by not limited to women, underrepresented minorities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support diversity admissions and school-wide diversity efforts
  

Evaluation:

• Review application materials (academic credentials, work experience, leadership, and other criteria) and provide objective and unbiassed assessment of qualifications
  
• Conduct evaluative interviews and provide insight and decision recommendations for Admissions Committee review
  

Student Ambassador Program Management:

• Develop and manage program structure and experience for student ambassadors
  
• Select and train ambassadors to assist with recruiting events, class visits, online chats, and other recruitment and yield activities
  
• Lead efforts to connect admitted students with current students following admission; will include in person and virtual opportunities
  
• Facilitate broader student engagement during the admissions cycle through coordination and development of events and initiatives taking place during academic breaks and organized travel opportunities
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience within a university (experience with admissions, career management, or student and/or academic services) or corporate setting (experience with marketing or sales) OR 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence working professional audiences, including prospective students and alumni
  
• Collaborative work-style and strong team orientation to working with internal and external stakeholders to include prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and vendors
  
• Proficiency with systems and technology solutions, including mastery of MS Office with active and regular use of spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with Technolutions Slate
  
• Previous experience in graduate management education admissions, recruitment, advising, and/or career development
  

Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $75,000

This position is in-person and based at Sands Family Grounds in Rosslyn, VA, and will include periodic travel to Charlottesville to engage with the other members of the Graduate Marketing & Admissions team as well as McIntire and UVA professional colleagues. The position requires regular evening and some weekend work as well as the ability to travel throughout the U.S.

The position is eligible for participation in UVA Flex Work as outlined in the University Workplace Flexibility Policy. Please note that UVA Flex Work arrangements are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the department, school, and University as approved by the Unit Supervisor and Dean's Office.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

About the School: The University of Virginia is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States, and the McIntire School of Commerce (www.commerce.virginia.edu) awards a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, and Master of Science degrees in the Management of Information Technology, Business Analytics, Commerce, Accounting, and Global Commerce. McIntire is recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate business education and scholarship. The McIntire School is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to become visionary leaders who shape global business with integrity, purpose, intercultural fluency, and a fundamental understanding of how commerce can contribute to the common good for all. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and welcome diversity in all forms.

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/ and search for

"R0063503"

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
  
• Resume
  

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