Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting & Admissions

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business seeks an Assistant Director to lead talent acquisition for the Executive MBA programs. This role reports to the Director of MBA Recruiting and Admissions and drives strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates across Working Professional and Executive MBA portfolios.

Responsibilities include recruiting and counseling candidates, representing McCombs at events, leading outreach to companies, managing admissions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in talent acquisition activities.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent diplomacy to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficiency with software and comfort learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, counsel, and guide prospective Executive MBA candidates through the admissions process, including program requirements, policies, and admissions procedures.
• Represent Texas McCombs at Executive MBA recruiting events, information sessions, corporate engagements, and special events.
• Lead outreach efforts with companies and community organizations to increase program awareness and strengthen the candidate pipeline.
• Coordinate Executive MBA admissions committee efforts and candidate evaluation processes; manage staff supporting interviews and other admissions activities.
• Assist with evaluation of candidates for other MBA programs as needed.

Skills

Six years talent acquisition

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Tech proficiency (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting & Admissions

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands‑on experiences alongside the ground‑breaking research and thought‑leadership of a world‑class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human‑centered and future‑focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

This position will lead talent acquisition activities for the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs and will report to the Director of MBA Recruiting and Admissions for the Working Professional and Executive programs. This position will be responsible for implementing the recruiting and admissions strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates to the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Duties (Executive MBA) - Recruit, counsel, and guide prospective Executive MBA candidates through the admissions process, including program requirements, policies, and admissions procedures. Represent Texas McCombs at Executive MBA recruiting events, information sessions, corporate engagements, and special events. Lead outreach efforts with companies and community organizations in key markets to increase program awareness and strengthen the candidate pipeline. Partner with students and alumni to ensure meaningful representation and engagement at recruiting events and admissions activities.
• Admissions Officer Duties (Executive MBA) - Conduct application file reviews and yield activities; provide individualized counseling, outreach, and follow-up for prospective students and applicants throughout the admissions process; lead Executive MBA admissions committee efforts and candidate evaluation processes; manage part-time staff supporting interviews and other admissions-related activities as needed; and assist with the evaluation of candidates for other MBA programs as needed.
• Lead Engagement Duties - S upport the Texas McCombs Working Professional and Executive MBA programs and focus on building awareness, generating prospective student interest, and strengthening the enrollment pipeline. Partner with the marketing team and MBA leadership to develop and execute lead generation strategies, expand awareness in existing and emerging markets, and improve lead-to-application conversion. Lead strategic recruitment initiatives, including the MBA Recruitment AI Agent, corporate partnership outreach, recruiting events, and other efforts designed to attract and engage high-quality candidates across the Working Professional and Executive MBA portfolio.
• Student Volunteer Management - Recruit, train, and manage the McCombs Ambassador Committee, a group of Executive MBA student volunteers who support admissions efforts through event participation, candidate outreach, referrals, and content creation. Build strong relationships with students throughout the program to foster engagement and ensure effective ambassador representation at admissions events and activities.
• Marketing/Event Support – Work with Director and Admissions Marketing Team to develop and evaluate effectiveness of recruiting strategies and marketing plans for the Texas McCombs Executive MBA programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in talent acquisition activities (recruiting, evaluation, admission, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficiency with software and comfort learning new technologies. Strong technical skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Working knowledge of graduate management education and/or MBA programs.
• Experience managing user-facing technology applications including Salesforce.
• Experience working in an environment making strategic decisions.
• Experience managing and supervising a team.

Experience working with a broad group of peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students.

Salary Range

• $70,000 - $75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position and is required to be in the office on campus.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.