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University of Virginia is hiring an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs - Darden School of Business (Rosslyn, VA). The role sits on the admissions committee for Darden's professional degree programs, including the residential and executive MBA, where it markets to, evaluates, and selects a diverse class of applicants. The director reviews applications, interviews prospective students, represents Darden at recruiting events, and works with alumni on recruitment and yield efforts.

Highlights

Review and evaluate applications to the Darden School of Business, verify academic credentials and supporting documentation, and recommend decisions that support enrollment objectives.
Represent Darden at alumni and prospective student events, MBA forums and fairs, and yield events, both domestically and internationally.
Interview prospective students on Grounds and by Zoom to assess their interest in Darden, program fit, and motivation for MBA study.
Serve as the liaison to Darden's alumni base and coordinate alumni involvement in recruitment and yield efforts.
Bachelor's degree and at least three years of student services experience for the Assistant Director level, or five years for the Associate Director level, with eight or ten years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Preferred two or more years of admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution, or comparable recruiting, student services, or HR/talent experience, along with an MBA or master's degree.
Strong technical skills with experience in a CRM-based function, with Slate experience preferred, and awareness of the needs of a selective MBA program.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, plus the ability to make compelling presentations and interview applicants.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and to work some evenings and weekends.
Exempt, benefited position eligible for a hybrid schedule under UVA's remote work guidelines, with candidates requiring immigration sponsorship not considered.

Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs - Darden School of Business (Rosslyn, VA) Full Description

Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs - Darden School of Business (Rosslyn, VA)

Location: Rosslyn, Virginia, United States of America (Partially Remote)

Job Id: R0088706

Category: Student Services, Health, & Wellness

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 recognized among the nation's leading MBA programs, including:

The Princeton Review Best Business Schools 2027: Top 10 in 11 categories, led by No. 1 for Best Professors and including No. 6 for Best Career Prospects
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026: No. 9 Full-Time MBA program in the United States, No. 19 globally, and No. 2 among U.S. public business schools

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.

Responsibilities

Evaluating applications

Review and evaluate applications for admission into the Darden School of Business; verify academic credentials and supporting documentation, assess eligibility against admission standards, and make recommendations to support enrollment objectives.

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; evaluate applicant interest, alignment with program, motivation for MBA study, and interest in Darden.

Alumni Relations

Serve as a liaison to our alumni base and coordinate their involvement with multiple recruitment and yield efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for 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.
To qualify for 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after November 4, 2026.

Additional Requirements

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0088706.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Complete an application with the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, [email protected].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs - Darden School of Business (Rosslyn, VA)

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