Job Opening
Assistant Director, MBA and Master's Admissions and Recruitment
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wisconsin School of Business
MBA and Master's Program Office
Assistant Director, MBA and Master's Admissions and Recruitment
Aja Barr, Associate Director, MBA and Master's Admissions and Recruitment
Admissions
This position will work under the direction of the Associate Director of MBA and Master's Admissions
and Recruitment and will work to build a pipeline of current UW Madison students, external students
and recent graduates to the Specialized Business Master's programs. The position will be responsible
for building relationships, organizing campus events and information sessions with student
organizations, academic, and athletic advisors. This position will require some travel, working some
evenings and weekends as needed. This position will work both independently and collaboratively to
develop new programs and ideas while thinking of ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of
recruitment tactics. This role will be a member of the admissions committee that will evaluate
candidates for our MBA and Master's programs to build a diverse group of students in each program.
The successful person in this role will have to demonstrate a background in building relationships
with a variety of stakeholders.
Develops and implements recruitment plans, organizes events, recruits and trains staff and volunteers, evaluates admissions applications, and represents the institution to prospective graduate program students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student body.
15% Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
15% Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures
15% Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
15% Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
10% Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
10% Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
10% Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in higher education, admissions, marketing, sales, recruitment, or related professional experience.
Preferred:
- 3 years of specific admissions experience with a college or university.
Well qualified candidates will possess:
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Campus event programming experience
- Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven setting
- High degree of initiative
- Proven success in working both independently and in teams
- Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence
- Excellent technical skills, such as familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and or recruiting and admissions software
minimum $53,000,
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/