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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting & Admissions
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Hiring Department:
Red McCombs School of Business
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.
For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
Purpose
This position will lead talent acquisition activities for the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs and will report to the Director of MBA Recruiting and Admissions for the Working Professional and Executive programs. This position will be responsible for implementing the recruiting and admissions strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates to the Executive MBA program at Texas McCombs.
Responsibilities

• Recruitment Duties (Executive MBA) - Recruit, counsel, and guide prospective Executive MBA candidates through the admissions process, including program requirements, policies, and admissions procedures. Represent Texas McCombs at Executive MBA recruiting events, information sessions, corporate engagements, and special events. Lead outreach efforts with companies and community organizations in key markets to increase program awareness and strengthen the candidate pipeline. Partner with students and alumni to ensure meaningful representation and engagement at recruiting events and admissions activities.
• Admissions Officer Duties (Executive MBA) - Conduct application file reviews and yield activities; provide individualized counseling, outreach, and follow-up for prospective students and applicants throughout the admissions process; lead Executive MBA admissions committee efforts and candidate evaluation processes; manage part-time staff supporting interviews and other admissions-related activities as needed; and assist with the evaluation of candidates for other MBA programs as needed.
• Lead Engagement Duties - Support the Texas McCombs Working Professional and Executive MBA programs and focus on building awareness, generating prospective student interest, and strengthening the enrollment pipeline. Partner with the marketing team and MBA leadership to develop and execute lead generation strategies, expand awareness in existing and emerging markets, and improve lead-to-application conversion. Lead strategic recruitment initiatives, including the MBA Recruitment AI Agent, corporate partnership outreach, recruiting events, and other efforts designed to attract and engage high-quality candidates across the Working Professional and Executive MBA portfolio.
• Student Volunteer Management - Recruit, train, and manage the McCombs Ambassador Committee, a group of Executive MBA student volunteers who support admissions efforts through event participation, candidate outreach, referrals, and content creation. Build strong relationships with students throughout the program to foster engagement and ensure effective ambassador representation at admissions events and activities.
• Marketing/Event Support - Work with Director and Admissions Marketing Team to develop and evaluate effectiveness of recruiting strategies and marketing plans for the Texas McCombs Executive MBA programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in talent acquisition activities (recruiting, evaluation, admission, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficiency with software and comfort learning new technologies. Strong technical skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Working knowledge of graduate management education and/or MBA programs.
• Experience managing user-facing technology applications including Salesforce.
• Experience working in an environment making strategic decisions.
• Experience managing and supervising a team.
• Experience working with a broad group of peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students.

Salary Range

• $70,000 - $75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position and is required to be in the office on campus.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.