Associate Director, Graduate Programs Admissions

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Programs Office at Fisher College of Business is dedicated to supporting prospective students, current students, and alumni as they become the next generation of leaders. As the Associate Director, you will work alongside the Senior Director of Admissions to oversee admissions, enrollment management, and scholarship-related programming and activities. This dynamic role includes managing admissions efforts for multiple graduate programs, coordinating on-campus and virtual events with the Senior Director while reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and engaging with prospective and admitted students. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to address admissions concerns, ensure class goals are met, and support scholarship awards and fellowship nominations. Supervise two direct reports, mentor staff, and involve student leaders in the admissions process. Represent the program at external organizations, manage the Alumni Ambassador Program, and train MBA alumni as interviewers. Monitor admissions data, oversee application processing, and support initiatives to enhance yield and enrollment success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years experience working in higher education, recruitment, admissions sales, or a related area.
• Experience managing professional staff.
• Proven track record in relationship-building roles.
• Background in higher education.
• Understanding of adult learners' needs.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and direct the work of others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working at The Ohio State University.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (CRM systems).
• Familiarity with student information systems (SIS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions, enrollment management, and scholarship-related programming and activities for graduate programs.
• Manage admissions efforts for multiple graduate programs.
• Coordinate on-campus and virtual events with the Senior Director.
• Review applications and conduct interviews.
• Engage with prospective and admitted students.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to address admissions concerns and ensure class goals are met.
• Support scholarship awards and fellowship nominations.
• Supervise two direct reports and mentor staff.
• Involve student leaders in the admissions process.
• Represent the program at external organizations.
• Manage the Alumni Ambassador Program.
• Train MBA alumni as interviewers.
• Monitor admissions data and oversee application processing.
• Support initiatives to enhance yield and enrollment success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level