Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting to lead all aspects of the McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission. This role involves providing leadership and strategic direction, supervising staff, and collaborating with school leadership to enhance recruitment strategies.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience in admissions or student affairs. The position offers a hybrid working schedule in Charlottesville, VA, with an anticipated salary range of $100,000 – $110,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in admissions, advising, or related higher education work.
• Ability to work with diverse students and families.
• Creativity in developing admission strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and admission strategies for undergraduate programs.
• Supervise Admissions team and oversee operations.
• Manage all aspects of the Commerce Cohort Program.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency with MS Office

Experience using data for trends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Slate

Job description

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia invites applicants for the role of Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting (DUAR). The DUAR leads all facets of the McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission, including the admissions recruiting and advising strategy, leadership of the COMM Cohort program, oversight of internal and external transfer admissions, supervision of Undergraduate Admissions staff, and collaboration with School leadership on undergraduate admission within the University and national/international business-school contexts. The role involves collaboration within a team to provide high levels of service and continuous improvement.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for all facets of undergraduate recruitment and admission. Core activities include planning and delivering information sessions and presentations; recruiting and advising prospective Commerce students; facilitating internal and external admissions processes for the B.S. in Commerce; providing internal admissions and advising for McIntire-sponsored minor degree programs; and engaging with a broad constituency through multiple communication methods.

The Office is committed to supporting students through the competitive admission process by recognizing each student’s interests, aspirations, backgrounds, and strengths, and helping them identify programs and opportunities to achieve their potential.

The McIntire School of Commerce is nationally recognized as a premier undergraduate business program. The B.S. in Commerce is a distinctive three-year program, preceded by one year of coursework at another University school before matriculation at McIntire. Admission is highly selective, with students applying at the end of their first year.

Responsibilities

• Office of Undergraduate Admission Leadership: provide leadership and strategic direction for all undergraduate admission-related services at McIntire; develop and implement new admissions and recruitment pathways; supervise Admissions team members; oversee day-to-day operations; develop policies and procedures; plan annual strategic marketing, recruitment, and operational plans; collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Advancement, Faculty, and other units to ensure consistent messaging.
• Develop and execute assessments of programs, communications, and admissions processes; serve as the key leader representing admissions within the Student Success Office and McIntire; attend meetings to improve school operations; represent the School on University Committees and Task Forces as needed; oversee technology and software solutions for admissions efforts; collaborate with graduate admissions to align pipelines.
• Other duties and projects impacting Undergraduate Admissions, Student Success, and Academic Operations.

• Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment and Advising: serve as primary contact for recruiting and yield events; advise prospective students; coordinate information sessions and other events; steward the McIntire Ambassador Program; manage strategic communications and marketing collateral; update the Admission website; collaborate with colleagues and student organizations on events and programs; work with the Dean and Associate Deans to establish recruiting goals and yields.
• Manage all aspects of the Commerce Cohort Program, including recruitment, advising, mentorship, instruction/facilitation, marketing, fundraising, and data reporting related to student success.
• Collaborate with McIntire affinity groups and student organizations on recruiting and advising programming.

• Internal Transfer Admission: chair the Undergraduate Admission Committee; oversee internal admissions processes; communicate admissions information to internal/external constituents; ensure Slate and other systems are updated; oversee data reporting; collaborate on onboarding and transition to matriculation.

• External Transfer Admission: act as primary contact for all stages of the admission cycle; oversee advising of external transfer students; recruit from Virginia Community Colleges; coordinate transfer credits with the McIntire Registrar; collaborate on onboarding for external transfer students; track academic progress to inform decisions.

• Minor Admission and Advising: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Real Estate, and General Business Minor; develop procedures and policies; manage marketing initiatives; oversee minor admission processes and committees; advise students in the General Business Minor; analyze admissions data; support onboarding and matriculation; build a pipeline from minor programs to graduate programs within McIntire.

Qualifications

• An appreciation for the discipline of commerce and its potential as a catalyst for change.
• Excellent written and oral communication, high accuracy, attention to detail, and creativity.
• Experience using data to understand trends and inform programming and operations.
• Aptitude to learn and communicate Commerce School requirements and trends.
• Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with or ability to learn Slate and other admissions platforms.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in admissions, advising, recruiting, student affairs, or related higher-education work. A Master’s degree in Higher Education or a related field with 7+ years of experience is strongly preferred.

Other Details

• Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary with extensive computer use; occasional travel to attend meetings and programs.
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 – $110,000, commensurate with education and experience.
• Anticipated Start Date: August 2026.
• Position Type & Work Location: Exempt, benefited; hybrid schedule in Charlottesville, VA following in-person training; additional on-site presence may be required per university guidelines.

About UVA and the Community: To learn more about UVA and Charlottesville, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

The position will remain open until filled; review of applications will begin July 13, 2026.

• Background checks are required for all new hires.
• This position does not sponsor immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0084636. Include the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing interest and relevant experience

Upload materials into the resume submission field. Applications missing required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal UVA applicants may apply on the UVA Internal Careers site.

Reference checks will be conducted by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final interview phase. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. For questions about the application process, contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.