Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions (MBA Programs) - Goizueta Business School

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description:

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating recruitment strategies for a professional school.
• Attends recruitment functions and maintains contact with prospective students, candidates and recruiting contacts.
• May coordinate admission programs for one or more student group such as prospects, already accepted prospects, alumni, internationals, or transfers.
• Reviews applications for admission, provides comments, and assigns an admissions rating to each application.
• Recommends which applicants to accept, refer, reject, or put on the waiting list.
• May participate in coordinating alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment.
• Assists in planning and implementing special student recruitment events.
• Conducts information sessions and tours for visiting students and parents.
• Answers questions concerning admission, housing, financial aid, academic departments and the university in general.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Execute and continuously refine outreach strategies designed to expand and diversify the MBA candidate pipeline.
• Leverage CRM (Slate) to track engagement, segment audiences, and generate actionable insights.
• Conduct candidate interviews and evaluate applications across four MBA programs with discernment and sound judgment.
• Drive admitted-student conversion through high-touch, personalized engagement designed to increase yield.
• Own waitlist management strategy including candidate communication and performance tracking.
• Plan, execute, and assess yield initiatives including admit events, digital engagement, ambassador programs, and deposit campaigns.
• Deliver compelling presentations (virtual and in-person) to prospective and admitted candidates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Offices, Career Management, and Marketing to align messaging and enrollment goals.
• Review and enhance application materials annually to ensure clarity, equity, and evaluative rigor.
• Support cultivating a balanced, globally representative MBA cohorts.
• Contribute to digital, print, and social strategy aligned with enrollment targets.
• Represent the school at recruitment events domestically and internationally (travel required).

COMPETENCIES AND RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

We are seeking a relationship-driven professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.

Successful candidates will:

• Enjoy consultative sales and influencing high-achieving professionals through complex decision-making processes.
• Are energized by measurable outcomes and accountability.
• Think analytically about funnel performance and proactively adjust tactics.
• Balance empathy with clarity when guiding candidates.
• Communicate with polish and confidence across diverse audiences.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively within a high-performing team.
• Maintain discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Are detail-oriented without losing sight of broader strategic objectives.
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• CRM fluency with ability to run queries, interpret reports, and identify trends.
• Cultural fluency and global awareness.
• Project management and independent execution.
• Data-informed decision-making.
• Adaptability in a dynamic enrollment environment.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment cycles simultaneously.
• Professional resilience and follow-through.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment or related experience.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Effective public speaking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in MBA or graduate business admissions within higher education.
• Proficiency in Slate or comparable CRM/and admissions systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence high-achieving professionals.
• Demonstrated success in customer engagement or relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Public speaking experience and professional presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Second language proficiency.
• MBA or Master’s in Higher Education Administration or related field.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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