Strategic Admissions Director for MBA & MS (Hybrid)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Admissions to lead MBA/MS admissions, scholarship strategy, and yield initiatives in a hybrid, US-based role.

You will supervise Associate Directors, manage the scholarship budget, conduct admissions interviews, and collaborate across departments to attract high-quality candidates while upholding regulatory and university policies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least six years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus at least four years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the questionable application review process with key decisionmaking, coordinating across Carlson units.
• Ensure regulatory and University policy compliance in admissions reviews.
• Read applications across primary, secondary, admit and deny stages for all graduate programs.
• Develop and oversee yield initiatives and set program-wide enrollment goals.
• Manage the MBA/MS scholarship budget and award strategy.
• Lead recruiting events, 1:1 appointments, and prospective student follow-ups.
• Supervise Associate Directors and conduct annual performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Enrollment management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience; or Master's +4 years

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Admissions to lead MBA/MS admissions, scholarship strategy, and yield initiatives in a hybrid, US-based role.

You will supervise Associate Directors, manage the scholarship budget, conduct admissions interviews, and collaborate across departments to attract high-quality candidates while upholding regulatory and university policies.