Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs - Darden School of Business (Rosslyn, VA)

University of Virginia•Rosslyn, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions to join its professional degree program team. The role is part of Darden’s Admissions committee and supports marketing to, identifying, evaluating, and selecting a diverse class of high-quality applicants and students for Darden's Professional degree programs. The position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines. The position has two qualification levels. Assistant Director candidates need a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in student services functions, or eight years of experience in lieu of a degree. Associate Director candidates need a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in student services functions, or ten years of experience in lieu of a degree. The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. The work is primarily sedentary and involves extensive desktop computer use, with occasional travel to meetings and programs. The position requires some evening and weekend work, domestic and international travel as necessary, and the ability to interview prospective applicants. Background checks are conducted for new hires. Candidates requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Requirements

For Assistant Director: bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in student services functions, or eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
For Associate Director: bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in student services functions, or ten years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while working in a team setting.
Service-oriented approach.
Strong technical skills and experience in a CRM-based function.
Awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective MBA program.
High emotional intelligence, empathy, integrity, responsiveness, and collaborative ability.
Ability to engender trust among internal stakeholders and stakeholders across Grounds, and to work effectively with them.
Ability to take initiative and execute high-quality actions using judgment and discretion.
Global awareness and understanding.
Belief in the mission of Darden and UVA, and a student-centered mindset.
Poise and tact when relating to people and sensitive issues.
Attention to detail and ability to follow through on commitments.
High energy and ability to make compelling presentations.
Demonstrated ability to interview potential applicants.
Willingness to travel as necessary, including domestically and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution, or equivalent relevant recruiting, student services, or HR/talent experience in a top corporation or preeminent boarding school.
MBA or master’s degree.
Experience with Slate.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate applications for admission, verify academic credentials and supporting documentation, assess eligibility against admission standards, and make recommendations that support enrollment objectives.
Represent Darden at alumni and prospective-student events, MBA forums and fairs, and other events, including domestic and international yield events.
Interview prospective students on Grounds and by Zoom, evaluating their interest, program alignment, motivation for MBA study, and interest in Darden.
Serve as a liaison to alumni and coordinate their involvement in recruitment and yield efforts.