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Assistant Director of Recruiting & Admissions - Executive MBA (Hybrid) - Olin Business
Washington University in St. LouisCharles Knight Executive Education Center, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026
💰 $82,100/yr($49,700/yr – $82,100/yr)
About the role
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
Responsible for driving prospective student engagement, pipeline development, and enrollment outcomes for the EMBA program. This role requires a proactive, relationship-driven professional who can generate new leads, engage candidates through personalized outreach, and guide prospects from initial interest through enrollment. The position combines high-touch relationship management with a strong focus on outreach, engagement, and results.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Pipeline Management
- Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial inquiry through enrollment.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospective students.
- Ensure consistent progression of candidates through the admissions process.
Pipeline Development & Outreach
- Proactively generate new leads through outreach, networking, and partnerships.
- Engage prospective students through corporate connections, alumni networks, events, and referrals.
- Expand top-of-funnel activity through targeted and strategic outreach.
Candidate Engagement
- Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience for prospective students.
- Conduct outreach via phone, email, and virtual/in-person meetings.
- Maintain timely follow-up and consistent communication.
Application & Conversion Support
- Guide candidates through the application process and provide ongoing support.
- Maintain engagement with applicants and admitted students.
- Support efforts to improve candidate conversion and enrollment outcomes.
Events & Recruitment Activities
- Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events.
- Represent the program at local and national recruiting events.
- Drive candidate participation and follow-up.
Admissions & Candidate Assessment
- Review applications and participate in candidate evaluation.
- Conduct interviews and contribute to admissions and scholarship discussions.
- Support Admissions Committee decision-making.
Data Management & Continuous Improvement
- Track candidate engagement and pipeline activity using CRM systems.
- Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve outreach and conversion.
- Use data insights to refine recruitment strategies.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
- May require international travel.
- Ability to work outside normal office hours as needed.
- Availability for evening/weekend activities and extended hours during peak seasons.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Education, Communication, Database Systems, Deadline Management, Graduate Recruitment, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Multitasking, Personal Initiative, Personal Selling, PApply for this role
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