Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions (Rosslyn), Darden School of Business

About the role

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions to join its Admissions team. This position is part of Darden’s Admissions committee and is joining the school at an exciting time of growth in its MBA programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating applications
• Reading and evaluating applications for admission into the Darden School of Business.
• Recruiting/Travel
• Represent Darden at various alumni and prospective student events, MBA forums/fairs, and other events, including yield events both domestically and internationally.
• Interviewing
• Interview prospective students on Grounds and by Zoom.
• Alumni Relations
• Serve as liaison to alumni base and coordinate their involvement with multiple recruitment and yield efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in student services functions or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• To qualify for Associate Director – Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in student services functions or a total of ten years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution, or an equivalent relevant recruiting, student services or HR/talent experience in a top corporation or preeminent boarding school preferred.
• MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while functioning in a team setting. Displays a service-oriented approach.
• Strong technical skills, with experience in a CRM-based function. Slate experience preferred.
• Awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective MBA program are required.
• High level of 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 initiatives and execute high quality actions using judgment and discretion.
• Global awareness and understanding.
• A belief in the mission of Darden and UVA, and a student-centered mindset.
• Displays poise and tact to relate with people and sensitive issues.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow through on commitments.
• High energy and an ability to make compelling presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to interview potential applicants.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Salary range is $60,000-80,000 commensurate with education and experience. The position is based in Rosslyn, VA, with on-site presence required.