Admissions Strategy Lead – Professional Degree Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for its Professional Degree Programs to join the Rosslyn, VA team. The role focuses on marketing to and selecting a diverse class of high-quality applicants and coordinating admissions activities.

Responsibilities include evaluating applications, recruiting at events, interviewing applicants, and maintaining strong alumni relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years in student services or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Associate Director requires 5+ years in student services or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
• Admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate applications for admission and assess eligibility.
• Represent Darden at alumni events, MBA forums, and yield events.
• Interview prospective students on Grounds and via Zoom.
• Coordinate alumni involvement with recruitment and yield efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Slate

Job description

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for its Professional Degree Programs to join the Rosslyn, VA team. The role focuses on marketing to and selecting a diverse class of high-quality applicants and coordinating admissions activities.

Responsibilities include evaluating applications, recruiting at events, interviewing applicants, and maintaining strong alumni relations.