Assistant Director of Admissions, Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability

Assistant Director of Admissions, Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Requisition Number: 266157
• Regular

Date:
Feb 10, 2026

Duke University is a leading research university located in Durham, North Carolina, within the Research Triangle. This role supports a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that connects business, climate science, and purpose-driven leadership, and focuses on recruiting prospective students who are eager to drive impact at the intersection of sustainability and business innovation.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each member of our community brings. As the Assistant Director of Admissions, Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS), you will help shape the program’s applicant pipeline and strengthen its presence among mission-driven, high-potential learners. You will partner with Fuqua and the Nicholas School to build awareness, engage prospects, guide applicants, and support strategic recruitment efforts.

• Collaborate across Duke Fuqua and the Nicholas School to design and execute annual recruitment strategies.
• Develop, assess, and improve lead generation, outreach, and engagement tactics.
• Research new sources of prospective students, analyze competitor strategies, and identify opportunities to increase visibility.
• Build partnerships with universities, organizations, and networks aligned with climate and sustainability.
• Participate in domestic recruitment travel, with possible international engagement.
• Lead virtual information sessions and online events featuring faculty, alumni, students, and staff.
• Coordinate on-campus events including visits, interviews, information sessions, and yield programming.
• Serve as a primary advisor to prospective MBCS students through email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings, and off-campus events.
• Train admissions colleagues from other programs to share foundational MBCS knowledge.
• Recruit and manage MBCS student ambassadors and alumni volunteers.
• Serve as the admissions committee lead for MBCS.
• Oversee reader training, application evaluation, interview processes, scholarship allocation, and waitlist strategy across both schools.
• Support Slate CRM operations including portals, workflows, and survey creation.
• Develop and refine queries and reports tracking admissions metrics across the application cycle.
• Communicate key findings, trends, and insights to leadership and partner teams.
• Partner with marketing, program teams, faculty, and career services on strategic content.
• Support social media engagement and digital storytelling across channels.
• Elevate messaging that communicates the program’s distinct value in the climate‑business space.
• Support additional admissions and recruitment initiatives as needed.

• Education:
  Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.
• Experience:
  Admissions, counseling, or corporate recruiting experience highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Typical requirement is two years in personnel, college or university administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Technical Skills:
  Comfort with computerized environments including database management, bulletin boards, and email.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. Duke considers factors that include responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market.

Your total compensation goes beyond pay; includes medical, dental, retirement, and family-friendly programs.

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Choose Duke. The MBCS degree attracts purpose-driven, high-potential candidates who want to lead the transition toward sustainable business practices. Your work will ensure the right talent discovers us, connects with us, and ultimately chooses Duke as the place where they’ll launch their climate‑business careers. You…