Assistant Director of Recruiting & Admissions - Executive MBA (Hybrid) - Olin Business

Washington University in St. Louis

3d•$49,700 - $82,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for driving prospective student engagement, pipeline development, and enrollment outcomes for the EMBA program. This role requires a proactive, relationship-driven professional who can generate new leads, engage candidates through personalized outreach, and guide prospects from initial interest through enrollment. The position combines high-touch relationship management with a strong focus on outreach, engagement, and results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
Analytical Thinking
Business Education
Communication
Database Systems
Deadline Management
Graduate Recruitment
Interpersonal Communication
Marketing
Multitasking
Personal Initiative
Personal Selling
Prioritization
Proactive Planning
Problem Solving
Project Administration
Quantitative Abilities
Reporting Processes
Stress Management
Student Support Services
Teamwork
Workplace Diversity

Responsibilities

Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial inquiry through enrollment.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospective students.
Ensure consistent progression of candidates through the admissions process.
Proactively generate new leads through outreach, networking, and partnerships.
Engage prospective students through corporate connections, alumni networks, events, and referrals.
Expand top-of-funnel activity through targeted and strategic outreach.
Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience for prospective students.
Conduct outreach via phone, email, and virtual/in-person meetings.
Maintain timely follow-up and consistent communication.
Guide candidates through the application process and provide ongoing support.
Maintain engagement with applicants and admitted students.
Support efforts to improve candidate conversion and enrollment outcomes.
Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events.
Represent the program at local and national recruiting events.
Drive candidate participation and follow-up.
Review applications and participate in candidate evaluation.
Conduct interviews and contribute to admissions and scholarship discussions.
Support Admissions Committee decision-making.
Track candidate engagement and pipeline activity using CRM systems.
Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve outreach and conversion.
Use data insights to refine recruitment strategies.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years