Admissions/Senior Admissions Application Reader and Interviewer, Darden School of Business part[...]

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious business school is seeking an Admissions/Senior Admissions Application Reader to assess applications and interview candidates for admission. The position offers flexibility with remote work and requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in admissions or related fields. This role's key responsibilities include evaluating applicants' materials and conducting interviews. The ideal candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in admissions or related field.
• At least seven years of experience in admissions for Senior position.
• Experience in enrollment management and/or hiring committees.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications and interview candidates for admission.
• Holistic assessment of applicants' materials including recommendations.
• Occasional project management responsibilities.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to learn new CRM systems

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is a global leader in business education. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, the Darden School offers a portfolio of degree, non-degree and Executive Education Lifelong Learning programs. Degree programs include the flagship residential, Full-Time MBA program, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA and MS in Business Analytics.

The Admissions team's primary function is to recruit prospective students to apply to Darden, evaluate their candidacy through application review and interviews, and convert their admission to acceptance to enroll at Darden.

The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia seeks to fill a seasonal Admissions/Senior Admissions Application Reader and Interviewer position to assess applications and interview candidates for admission. The position is responsible for holistic assessment of applicants' materials including letters of recommendation, academic accomplishments, short-answer questions, resumes, work experience leadership and team skills among other criteria. The position will interview applicants virtually. Occasional project management responsibilities may be assigned.

The position will average 10-15 hours per week.

This position is remote with the opportunity to work in the office as well.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter. Search on requisition number: R0075190.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist [e-mail].

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.This position will also require an Education Verification.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of degree. (Admissions Reader)
• Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of twelve years of experience in lieu of degree. (Senior Admissions Reader)
• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Experience in enrollment management and/or hiring committees
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet regular deadlines
• Willingness and ability to learn new CRM systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team with excellent initiative and judgement

This position is remote with the opportunity to work in the office as well.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.