The University of Virginia Darden School of Business, one of the world's leading business schools, seeks an Assistant/ Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs to join its professional degree program team in Rosslyn, VA. With strong momentum in the residential MBA and executive MBA formats, the Assistant/ Associate Director joins Darden at an exciting time. Darden is ranked the #1 MBA education experience in the United States for nine years in a row by the Economist magazin... more details
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business, one of the world's leading business schools, seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs to join its professional degree program team in Rosslyn, VA. With strong momentum in the residential MBA and executive MBA formats, the Assistant/Associate Director joins Darden at an exciting time. Darden is ranked the #1 MBA education experience in the United States for nine years in a row by the Economist magazine.
This position will be of part of Darden’s Admissions committee, responsible for activities necessary to market to, identify, evaluate, and select a diverse class of high quality applicants and students in Darden's Professional degree programs.
This position is located in-person in Rosslyn, VA.
Responsibilities:
Evaluating applications
Reading and evaluating applications for admission into the Darden School of Business.
Recruiting/Travel
Represent Darden at various alumni and prospective student events, MBA forums/fairs, and other events, including yield events both domestically and internationally.
Interviewing
Interview prospective students on Grounds and by Zoom.
Alumni Relations
Serve as liaison to alumni base and coordinate their involvement with multiple recruitment and yield efforts.
Professional Experience and Education:
Assistant Director – Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in student services functions or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Associate Director – Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in student services functions or a total of ten years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 2 years admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution, or an equivalent relevant recruiting, student services or HR/talent experience in a top corporation or preeminent boarding school preferred.
MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while functioning in a team setting.
Displays a service-oriented approach.
Strong technical skills, with experience in a CRM-based function. Slate experience preferred.
Awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective MBA program are required.
High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, integrity, responsiveness, and collaborative ability.
Ability to engender trust among internal stakeholders and stakeholders across Grounds, and to work effectively with them.
Ability to take initiatives and execute high quality actions using judgment and discretion.
Global awareness and understanding.
A belief in the mission of Darden and UVA, and a student-centered mindset.
Displays poise and tact to relate with people and sensitive issues.
Attention to detail, ability to follow through on commitments.
High energy and an ability to make compelling presentations.
Demonstrated ability to interview potential applicants.
Willingness to travel as necessary. Position requires some evening and weekend work, as well as domestic and international travel.
To Apply:
Apply online using the following link: http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0059395/Assistant-Associate-Director-of-Admissio ns-Professional-Degree-Programs. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:
***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***
For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.
This position will remain open until filled.
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.
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