Admissions Officer; Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

Admissions Officer

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H.

Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Peter & Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 244 research faculty, 44,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students.

The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

The Admissions & Scholarship team at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management is dedicated to attracting, selecting, and matriculating a highly talented and diverse MBA student population. Reporting to the Director of Admissions Operations, the Admissions Officer plays a key role in supporting the admissions process for Johnson's residential MBA programs through applicant evaluation, candidate interviews, and recommendations to the Admissions Committee.

This position also serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing personalized guidance from inquiry through application submission while promoting a thorough understanding of Johnson's programs, admissions requirements, career resources, and student experience. In addition to supporting recruitment and admissions activities, the Admissions Officer coordinates interview logistics, contributes to admissions events and campus visits, and partners with colleagues across the school to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

This is a full-time, three-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on funding, performance, and business needs. As a member of the Cornell community, the successful candidate will foster a culture of belonging by demonstrating collaboration, respect, inclusion, and a commitment to supporting the success and wellbeing of others.

As part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University continues to transform graduate business education to better prepare graduates for success in tomorrow's business world. Johnson provides cutting-edge learning experiences that immerse students sooner and deeper in their chosen fields. Johnson offers seven different Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programs, spanning the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Mexico, and China as well as two Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) programs, and one Masters of Science in Business Analytics and is home to award-winning faculty and research.

As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Johnson students can access the full power of educational and research opportunities across the university to reach deeper competency in their industries and areas of interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate MBA applications, assessing academic achievement, professional experience, leadership potential, and other admissions criteria.
• Conduct applicant interviews and provide recommendations to the Admissions Committee to support admissions decisions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing personalized guidance throughout the admissions process.
• Engage with prospective students through phone, email, virtual office hours, and admissions events to support recruitment and application conversion.
• Coordinate admissions and enrollment processes, including applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities for admitted students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the…