Associate Director, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions - McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, our mission is to build global business knowledge and inspire ethical leaders to serve the common good. We provide a world-class undergraduate, graduate, and executive experience rooted in our distinctiveness: Access to expertise across Georgetown University’s renowned schools to provide interdisciplinary, integrated, learning experiences; A location in the global capital city of Washington, D.C., with access to thought leaders and influencers across business, government, policy, non-governmental agencies, and embassies; And Georgetown University’s Jesuit tradition that calls upon us to be leaders who foster a collaborative culture and use empathy and care for others as they work to solve the world’s most complex challenges and serve the common good.

The Associate Director, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business supports all activities related to the smooth and effective recruitment and enrollment of incoming students for our Master's programs, particularly the Master of Arts in International Business & Policy program (MA-IBP). The Associate Director will work closely with the Associate Dean on special projects pertaining to the recruitment, admissions, and alumni engagement of executive degree programs and specialized masters within the team’s portfolio of programs. This person also has primary responsibility for all aspects of admissions operations, including oversight of the application system, interview scheduling platform, admissions processes and processing, credential evaluation, and decision processing for all Masters programs within the team. They will also ensure that back-end technology systems like Banner are working correctly and that system updates are ongoing. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handle all aspects of internal recruiting outreach for MA-IBP, including answering emails, telephone calls, and walk-in inquiries.

• Implement all procedures for MA-IBP recruiting outreach and follow up with prospects.

• Ensure that all MA-IBP marketing material content, both printed and online, is up to date and factually represents program goals.

• Engage, cultivate, and manage the MA-IBP recruiting pipeline, working with the Associate Dean to plan recruiting events such as on and off-campus information sessions and online information sessions and occasionally traveling to represent McDonough at recruiting events and fairs.

• Act as a liaison to other departmental units within the University such as the Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Services.

• Assist the Associate Dean with the preparation of data collection for recruitment forecasting, ensuring seamless integration of admissions data with other University systems (Salesforce, Banner, OGS) which is integral to successfully achieving departmental goals.

Work Interactions

The Associate Director, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions reports to the Senior Director, Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions. The Associate Director does not have direct reports. The Associate Director of Graduate & Executive Degree Programs is the first point of contact with MA-IBP prospective students and thus will influence whether or not prospective students apply to and enroll in our programs. It is essential that this individual be professional, knowledgeable about all of our master's program offerings, and customer service-focused with a problem-solving mindset and a poised, professional demeanor.

The output must be of quality and consistent to ensure talented and diverse incoming MA-IBP  classes that contribute to the program's ongoing success and the University’s strong reputation. Executing a smooth recruitment and admissions process is essential to ensure that the “bottom line” is adequate to support the financial goals of the School. The Associate Director liaises with various Georgetown University offices and partner schools. All must be done in a wholly professional and collaborative m