Associate Director, Admissions & Recruitment (MBA Programs)

William and Mary, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime

Position Information
Position Information


Position Number FP032W
Position Title Associate Director, Admissions & Recruitment (MBA Programs)
Employment Category Full Time Professional
Location William & Mary
Department 3LC000 Business Admissions/Student Svcs
Unit Mission Statement
The mission of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge.
Position Summary
The W&M Raymond A. Mason School of Business is seeking an engaging and driven Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment for MBA programs. Reporting directly to the Director, Admissions & Recruitment for MBA Programs, the Associate Director is part of a high-performing admissions and enrollment team responsible for identifying and engaging prospective students for the MBA programs and leading them through to enrollment at W&M. Specifically, the Associate Director is responsible for ensuring the successful attraction, recruitment, matriculation, and retention of high-caliber domestic and international students for the MBA programs.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
  • Through innovative and proactive efforts, ensure the annual objectives and enrollment goals of the program are met in collaboration with the Director and team.
  • Execute planned initiatives to identify and recruit an excellent and diverse student body.
  • Travel both internationally and domestically to recruit student prospects, using data to identify market and potential areas of growth.
  • Interview and evaluate applicants for admission
  • Ensure that all admitted students successfully complete prerequisites and work collaboratively with the Student Services teams to provide top-level high-touch experience for all incoming students through matriculation.
Conditions of Employment
• The Associate Director must be willing (without hesitation or schedule conflict) to travel extensively and consecutively for significant periods of time throughout the entire calendar year both internationally and domestically (up to, but not limited to 8 months of travel). This includes frequent evening work, weekend work and work over some university recognized paid holidays.
Essential Designation No
FLSA Exempt
Position Restricted? No, this is a continuing E&G funded position
Position Term 12 month - Continuing
Position Months Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Experience working in one or more of the following: university graduate admissions, corporate recruiting, talent recruiting, strategic selling, higher education student services, or another relevant industry sector.
  • Ability to develop and implement successful recruitment programs and design effective materials and outreach events to attract and enroll top candidates to the MBA programs.
  • Strong sales/recruitment and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master prospect management system.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, along with an ability to effectively promote the School and its programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate quantitative and qualitative data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in business, accounting, higher education, or a related degree.
  • Experience in higher education student recruitment, admissions, or student services.
  • Demonstrated success in meeting recruitment or sales goals.
Is the position remote work eligible? Not eligible
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range up to $82,000 commensurate with experience and internal pay alignment
Advertised Pay Range Statement
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
University Salary Range U12
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Job Open Date 04/09/2024
Review Begin Date 04/23/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Application Instructions
For full consideration a cover letter, resume, and references are required.
For priority consideration, apply by the review date; this position is open until filled.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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