Assistant Director of Admissions, Scholarship

Assistant Director of Admissions, Scholarship

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities.

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The Assistant Director of Admissions will support recruitment, outreach, evaluation, and yield efforts for the Full-Time MBA program, focusing on managing the scholarship appeals process and planning campus events. You will own scholarship appeals, represent Michigan Ross at admissions events, and contribute to office and program initiatives that support an inclusive and accessible applicant experience. You will participate in application evaluation, support admissions events and engagement campaigns, and manage assigned projects related to outreach, communications, and their specialty.

You will report to the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions.

This role is hybrid with an on-site expectation of 3 days per week in Ann Arbor, MI, and requires occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work. Travel is required, particularly during the peak recruitment season, typically May-November. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description . If you have questions, contact RossHRRecruiting.

• Manage coordination of the FTMBA scholarship process.
• Lead admissions committee meetings to make decisions on scholarship awards, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.
• Coordinate ongoing feedback sessions and provide necessary training to the admissions team.
• Develop and implement data-collection processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of scholarship-related information.
• Maintain high-touch communication practices with admitted FTMBA applicants to provide guidance throughout the scholarship process, including strategies to keep applicants informed, engaged, and aligned with scholarship timelines and requirements.
• Plan and guide campus visits and the Explore Ross Program, including Winter Welcome.
• Plan and staff all virtual events.
• Provide data analysis of scholarship outcomes.
• Provide data analysis of scholarship requests.

Admissions Event Execution (40%)

• Represent the school at recruitment events, including virtual and in-person information sessions both on and off campus.
• Deliver presentations, engage attendees, and ensure smooth event logistics
• Manage assigned event logistics, communications, registrations, materials, student volunteers, and post-event follow-up.
• Be the primary contact for prospective students, providing detailed information on admissions requirements and program specifics.
• Conduct follow-up outreach by email, text, and phone to guide prospective students throughout the cycle (recruitment through orientation).
• Participate in MBA Programming Events including Orientation, ALE, WILC, and others.
• Be a knowledgeable resource for your assigned student groups.
• Collect and summarize event feedback and participation data to inform future improvements.
• Committee Chair for Recruiting and Yield events.

Evaluation and Processing (10%)

• Independently review and score applications, ensuring fair application of…