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

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Description

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions for MBA Programs plays a pivotal role in shaping a diverse, high‑caliber cohort of future business leaders. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, relationship management, and data‑driven enrollment execution, this position leads candidates through the full admissions lifecycle—from initial outreach through matriculation. The Assistant Director develops and refines recruitment strategies, builds meaningful connections with prospective students, and evaluates applicants with professionalism and sound judgment. This role thrives in a dynamic, metrics‑driven environment, combining analytical insight, polished communication, and high‑touch engagement to drive pipeline growth, strengthen yield, and uphold the academic and cultural standards of the MBA portfolio.

 

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