Senior MBA Recruitment & Admissions Officer, Full-Time Program, Texas McCombs

Job Posting Title:

Senior MBA Recruitment & Admissions Officer, Full-Time Program, Texas McCombs

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

 

To learn more about the McCombs School of Business, please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The purpose of the Senior MBA Recruitment & Admissions Officer position is to assist with talent acquisition activities for the full-time MBA program at Texas McCombs. This role will report to the Director of Full-Time MBA Recruiting and Admissions and assist in leading and enhancing the recruiting strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates to the full-time MBA program at Texas McCombs.

Responsibilities

• Talent Pipeline Management and Recruitment: With the Director and Marketing Team, assist with developing and managing the strategic direction for a broad and competitive applicant pool for the full-time MBA program. Recruit and counsel prospective MBA students on requirements, policies, and procedures of the admissions process.
• Marketing & Event Support: Partner with the marketing team in the planning and execution of signature recruitment/yield events for the full-time MBA program. Includes Admissions lead/point of contact for several large admissions events throughout the course of the cycle. Support MBA Marketing Team on full-time MBA perspective for the marketing plan.
• Travel to recruit and yield students and market the program (significant travel). Represent Texas McCombs at various events throughout the year.
• Application Evaluation: Serve as a member of the admissions committee, reviewing applications and providing decision recommendations based on qualifications and admissions criteria.
• Manage working relationships with several external partner organizations. Represent the program with these and other external pipeline organizations.
• Develop and manage an Admissions Alumni Volunteer program.
• Post-Decision Management and Yield: Manage the admitted student scholarship negotiation process & the full-time MBA Waitlist. This includes scheduling meetings to discuss and providing recommendations to the admissions committee.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in talent acquisition activities (recruiting, evaluation, admission, etc.), or three years with a Master’s degree.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Strong technical skills. Excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and team skills.

• Ability to travel extensively, nationally and internationally.

• Proficiency with software and comfort learning new technologies.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

• Working knowledge of graduate management education and/or MBA programs

• Experience managing user-facing technology applications including Salesforce

• Experience working in an environment making strategic decisions

• Experience managing and supervising a team

• Experience working with varied stakeholders including peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment, with repetitive use of a keyboa