MBA Admissions Operations Lead

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University, a leading research university, seeks an Assistant Director of MBA Enrollment Management Operations to manage admissions systems, including Slate, and to lead the MBA Admissions ambassadors program across all MBA formats. The role emphasizes SME-level guidance on workflows, data integrity, and communications throughout the applicant journey.

The ideal candidate brings detail-oriented, technically savvy process improvement skills and a collaborative approach to support enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in higher education, systems management, and/or operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for application management workflows from submission through review.
• Supervise MBA student ambassadors who facilitate candidate assessments.
• Manage prospective student interview processes and coordinate communications for candidates.
• Oversee incomplete applications and drive progress to completion.
• Provide operational support for CRM forms, reports, and data requests.

Skills

Enrollment management

CRM systems

Slate experience

Interview coordination

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

CRM forms

External systems integration

Job description

Rice University, a leading research university, seeks an Assistant Director of MBA Enrollment Management Operations to manage admissions systems, including Slate, and to lead the MBA Admissions ambassadors program across all MBA formats. The role emphasizes SME-level guidance on workflows, data integrity, and communications throughout the applicant journey.

The ideal candidate brings detail-oriented, technically savvy process improvement skills and a collaborative approach to support enrollment