Assistant Director, Admission Evaluation

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300 - $73,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admission Evaluation, the Assistant Director supports the evaluation and decision‑making process across all MBA admission cycles. The incumbent plays a key role in the day‑to‑day management of the application review process and collaborates with colleagues to ensure consistent, fair, and efficient evaluation practices. The Assistant Director contributes to achieving enrollment goals by helping to attract and admit a high‑caliber, diverse student body that reflects the School's values and academic standards.

For over a century, Columbia Business School (CBS) has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools that advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs.

Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world, from the very center of business.

Our ever‑evolving curriculum, featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning, prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, twenty‑first‑century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability. The CBS administration enables CBS's educational and scholarly mission through strategic and operational guidance and support, optimizing School resources through well‑designed, transparent processes with a culture of respect for all.

• Reads and evaluates applications for all MBA, Deferred Enrollment, and joint‑degree programs.
• Conducts applicant interviews and provides recommendations for admission decisions.
• Contributes to the waitlist management process.
• Reviews application files to verify completeness and confirm eligibility based on program requirements.

• Provides input on evaluation process improvements, including essay and interview updates, and supports the implementation of changes.
• Tracks and documents procedural updates, creating reference guides and process documentation to support ongoing team learning and operational continuity.

• Coordinates and schedules applicant interviews, tracks interview‑related materials, assigns and manages application reviews. In partnership with the Admissions leadership team, assist with scheduling the full‑time Admissions Officers for interviews.
• Supports management of auxiliary readers and provides guidance to seasonal admissions staff as needed.

• Communicates with applicants throughout the admissions process regarding application or application‑related topics.
• Manages interview‑related inquiries from over 450 Alumni Ambassadors, 50 current students, and applicants.
• Assists in refining application communications to ensure that applicants have the information needed to complete their application and ensure a smooth experience for applicants.

• Participates in occasional travel (domestic and international) to support recruitment and outreach efforts aligned with the School's admissions goals.
• Performs other relevant responsibilities as assigned to support the Admissions team's goals and evaluative needs.

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2‑4 years of related professional experience required, preferably in higher education. Knowledge of…