Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting & Admissions

Job Title

Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting & Admissions

Red McCombs School of Business

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

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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.

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This position will lead talent acquisition activities for the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs and will report to the Director of MBA Recruiting and Admissions for the Working Professional and Executive programs. This position will be responsible for implementing the recruiting and admissions strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates to the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs.

• Recruitment Duties (Executive MBA) - Recruit, counsel, and guide prospective Executive MBA candidates through the admissions process, including program requirements, policies, and admissions procedures. Represent Texas McCombs at Executive MBA recruiting events, information sessions, corporate engagements, and special events. Lead outreach efforts with companies and community organizations in key markets to increase program awareness and strengthen the candidate pipeline. Partner with students and alumni to ensure meaningful representation and engagement at recruiting events and admissions activities.
• Admissions Officer Duties (Executive MBA) - Conduct application file reviews and yield activities; provide individualized counseling, outreach, and follow-up for prospective students and applicants throughout the admissions process; lead Executive MBA admissions committee efforts and candidate evaluation processes; manage part-time staff supporting interviews and other admissions-related activities as needed; and assist with the evaluation of candidates for other MBA programs as needed.
• Lead Engagement Duties
  - Support the Texas McCombs Working Professional and Executive MBA programs and focus on building awareness, generating prospective student interest, and strengthening the enrollment pipeline. Partner with the marketing team and MBA leadership to develop and execute lead generation strategies, expand awareness in existing and emerging markets, and improve lead-to-application conversion. Lead strategic recruitment initiatives, including the MBA Recruitment AI Agent, corporate partnership outreach, recruiting events, and other efforts designed to attract and engage high-quality candidates across the Working Professional and Executive MBA portfolio.
• Student Volunteer Management
  - Recruit, train, and manage the McCombs Ambassador Committee, a group of Executive MBA student volunteers who support admissions efforts through event participation, candidate outreach, referrals, and content creation. Build strong relationships with students throughout the program to foster engagement and ensure effective ambassador representation at admissions events and activities.
• Marketing/Event Support
  - Work with Director and Admissions Marketing Team to develop and evaluate effectiveness of recruiting strategies and marketing plans for the Texas McCombs Executive MBA programs.

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in talent acquisition activities (recruiting, evaluation, admission, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently…