Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, EMBA

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for its Executive MBA program. The role involves driving enrollment through targeted recruitment strategies, evaluating applications, and collaborating on marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years of experience in admissions or a related field. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact student enrollment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in admissions, recruiting, or a related field.
• Previous admissions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive enrollment through targeted recruitment strategies.
• Evaluate applications for the Executive MBA program.
• Design email marketing campaigns.
• Conduct candidate interviews and attend recruitment events.
• Coordinate with Mendoza teams for successful student journey.

Skills

Compelling presentation creation

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Curiosity

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, EMBA

Join University of Notre Dame as the Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for our Executive MBA program. This role will represent the program, attract, evaluate, and enroll accomplished professionals seeking accelerated leadership development.

Summary Statement

The Assistant Director reports to the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and collaborates with the Mendoza Graduate Enrollment Team to recruit and admit students, ensuring enrollment goals and target cohort profiles are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive enrollment through targeted recruitment strategies: outreach via phone, email, events, and engagement with students and alumni.
• Evaluate applications for the Executive MBA and other graduate programs, assessing work experience, academics, test scores, and interviews; recommend admissions and fellowship decisions.
• Collaborate with Brand Management and Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions to design email marketing campaigns that highlight program strengths and increase application submissions.
• Support the MBA recruitment team by conducting candidate interviews, reviewing applications, attending events, and participating in recruitment travel as needed.
• Coordinate with other Mendoza teams to ensure a successful student journey, including orientation and ongoing student service communications; create and analyze weekly enrollment reports and contribute to performance management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–4 years of experience in admissions, recruiting, or a related field
• Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to build rapport and trust
• Organized, proactive self‑starter with curiosity and a growth mindset
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Previous admissions experience

Department MGP Recruitment & Enrollment (34055)

Location South Bend, IN