Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions - Darden School of Business
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions - Darden School of Business
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The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a visionary, strategic, globally‑minded leader to serve as Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions. Working directly with the Dean, Dean’s Office, faculty program leadership and reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Student Engagement, this individual will lead a high‑performing team in attracting, evaluating, and enrolling exceptional students across all Darden degree formats, which includes full‑time MBA, Executive MBA, part‑time MBA, PhD, and the M.S. in Business Analytics in partnership with the McIntire School of Commerce.
The Senior Assistant Dean will advance Darden’s global impact through its applicant‑centered, caring and innovative admissions process in partnership with an exceptional team of admissions professionals and stakeholders across the Darden community.
Darden is experiencing great momentum. Darden has reached record enrollments, recently launched a part‑time MBA, and expanded its Executive MBA at its Washington, D.C., Metro grounds. With record rankings as the No. 1 global public full‑time MBA program, record‑setting success with $632M in philanthropic impact in its recently concluded capital campaign, and record scholarship resources available to top talent, Darden continues to innovate in a competitive global admissions landscape.
More than 30% of the Darden full‑time MBA student body comes from outside of the U.S., and students across all formats are expected to bring global mindsets and perspectives, requiring acumen in leading an international recruitment strategy and experience engaging varied global markets to identify top talent. The Senior Assistant Dean will play a central role in shaping the future of Darden admissions by championing an applicant‑centric and technology‑engaged culture in admissions.
They will ensure that the admissions strategy reflects Darden’s commitment to excellence, global leadership, engagement, and innovation, while aligning with broader institutional goals, aspirations as a top global business school, and digital transformation efforts.
As a key Darden representative, the Senior Assistant Dean will be the primary spokesperson for prospective students and will also engage with current students, partners, the media, alumni, and others, as necessary to advance Darden admissions. The Senior Assistant Dean will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify talent and ensure a seamless and impactful admissions experience, both in terms of process and the talent of admitted classes.
As a senior enterprise leader, the Senior Assistant Dean will serve on key Darden committees and leadership groups, including the Darden Enterprise Team, Darden Student Success Group, and other cross‑functional leadership teams.
- Strategic Leadership and Vision:
Set and execute a bold, forward‑looking admissions strategy for all degree formats that aligns with Darden’s mission and academic priorities. Shape the composition of incoming classes across all formats to reflect excellence, breadth of background and thought, and alignment with Darden’s distinctive educational approach and position as a top ten global business school. Provide strategic leadership to members of the Communications and Marketing Center of Excellence that supports overall admissions marketing and outreach strategies to build a well‑qualified top of the funnel for all programs.
Bring leadership and insight on the evolving graduate business education landscape to inform the school’s strategy in pursuit of excellence. - Team Development and Operational Excellence:
Sustain and develop a high‑performing admissions team of around 15 people, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead and motivate staff in a way that promotes engagement, positivity, and outstanding results while enabling the team to fulfill their own full potential. Oversee application review processes, manage operational…
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