Job Summary
As the Associate Director Graduate Admissions, you will direct the activities of a comprehensive graduate admissions office which includes supervising a team of admission professionals and consulting on and implementing the institutional policy for admission and articulation. Assists in policy planning and development on all graduate admissions-related matters. Plans and develops strategies for admission of residential master’s students. Assumes responsibility for the successful attainment of the university's recruitment, selection, and enrollment goals. Ability to collect, analyze, and report admissions data and make recommendations for improvement based on performance metrics and data analysis. Represents the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally to government agencies, funding agencies, students, and/or the general public/local community. Evenings, weekends, and overnight travel (up to 20% travel from mid-August through mid-February will be required). Occasional international travel may be required.
About Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business: The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:
- Career Bound and the Larsen Leader’s Academy. Programs that sharply improve students’ professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.
- Curriculum Innovation. A systematic process for creating new degree programs that leverage the unique strengths of Purdue and the School of Management; engaging in continuous quality improvement via external program reviews for existing programs; and strengthening the integrated management core.
- Integrated Learning Ecosystem. Programs that enhance learning outcomes by improving faculty course design and classroom presence; expanding alumni- and executive-in-residence programs; developing peer mentoring and tutoring networks; adopting advanced learning technologies; and building out core tools digital libraries.
- Transformational Experiences. Growing undergraduate research, study abroad, and case competitions while significantly expanding experiential learning via internal programs and corporate engagement.
Required:
- BA/BS degree
- Six years of experience in admissions, marketing, communications, recruiting and/or related experiences
- Experience working with diverse populations, admissions, sales, marketing and event/program management
- Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Must be capable of managing complex processes, supervising a staff of full and part-time employees, interacting positively with a diverse population, thinking creatively, and working independently
- Ability to manage the image of the residential Master’s programs and promote them using a full range of marketing, promotional and social media techniques and strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge of graduate business education markets and environments
- Ability to organize logistical and operational challenges
Preferred:
- Master's degree
- Experience working with diverse populations, sales and event/program management
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Career Stream
Management 4
Pay Band S075
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Job Code #20003384
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