Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia invites applicants for the role of Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting (DUAR). The DUAR is a dynamic, engaging, and team-oriented member of the McIntire community who represents and promotes academic programs to prospective students and families. The DUAR leads all facets of the McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission, which include: creating and managing the undergraduate admissions recruiting and advising strategy, including leadership and facilitation of the COMM Cohort program;

oversight of both the internal and external transfer admission processes; directing the work of all Undergraduate Admissions team members; and collaborating with School leadership on the undergraduate admission process within the greater University and national/international business school landscape. This role is not limited solely to this position description but involves collaborating and contributing in a team environment to provide the highest level of service possible, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

The McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for all facets of undergraduate recruitment and admission. This includes planning and executing information sessions and presentations; recruiting and advising prospective Commerce students throughout the academic year; facilitating internal and external admissions processes for the B.S. in Commerce; providing internal admissions and advising for McIntire-sponsored minor degree programs; and engaging with a broad constituency through multiple communication methods.

The McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission is committed to supporting and guiding students through this competitive process. By recognizing and valuing each student's unique academic interests, career aspirations, backgrounds, and strengths, the office helps students identify programs and academic opportunities to help them achieve their highest potential.

The McIntire School of Commerce is nationally recognized as one of the premier undergraduate business programs in the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Commerce is a distinctive three-year program, preceded by one year of coursework completed at another school within the University before students matriculate into McIntire. Admission is highly selective, with students applying at the conclusion of their first year.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

Office of Undergraduate Admission Leadership

* Provide leadership and strategic direction setting for all undergraduate admission-related services offered at McIntire.

* Develop and implement new admissions and recruitment pathways to McIntire programs based on the growing/changing needs of the School (e.g. direct enroll, first year admission cycle, minor admission cycles, etc.).

* Supervise and lead Admissions team members.

* Oversee day-to-day operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

* Develop operating policies and procedures; review continuously.

* Develop strategic marketing, recruitment, and operational plans annually and collaborate with internal marketing units to execute plans.

* Collaborate with other units within the School, i.e., Marketing and Communications, Advancement, Faculty, etc., to ensure internally consistent messaging and highly engaging and effective communication.

* Develop and execute assessments of all programs, strategic communications, and admissions processes.

* Serve as the key leader representing admissions within the Student Success Office and McIntire. Attend meetings and provide information to enhance the school's overall operations when needed.

* Represent the School on various University Committees and Task Forces as needed.

* Oversee the implementation and effective utilization of technology and software solutions to improve and manage all admission and recruitment efforts.

* Collaborate with the McIntire graduate recruiting and admissions team to ensure synergies in efforts and to build pipelines into the graduate program admissions pool

* Other duties and projects impacting Undergraduate Admissions or Student Success and Academic Operations

Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment and Advising

* Serve as key contact with University constituents related to all recruiting and yield events, public inquiries and questions regarding admission to the B.S. in Commerce program. Including fielding student and parents' post-admission inquiries after a competitive admission process.

* Advise prospective students; ensure quality and consistency of advising through continual assessment and training of Admissions team members.

* Coordinate information sessions and other recruiting and advising events and programs.

* Steward the McIntire Ambassador Program; ensure continued training and evaluation of Ambassador touchpoints.

* Facilitate the creation and deployment of all strategic communication and marketing collateral in collaboration with the McIntire Marketing and Communication functional area.…