Rice Business is a globally recognized, top-ranked graduate business school distinguished by its rigorous academic standards and a full portfolio of MBA programs, including Full-Time, Professional (Weekend, Evening, and Hybrid), and Online modalities. The Assistant Director of Working Professional MBA Recruiting and Admissions serves as a strategic partner for the school, tasked with identifying future global business leaders.
Reporting directly to the Rice Business Assistant Dean of Recruiting and Admissions, this role is vital to the sustained growth and prestige of Rice Business. As a key member of the recruitment team, the Assistant Director executes a high-impact outreach strategy designed to attract and secure top-tier talent. The Assistant Director orchestrates a curated applicant journey, providing concierge-level guidance from initial inquiry through enrollment. Primary responsibilities include representing Rice Business through extensive recruitment efforts, leading and facilitating dynamic information sessions, and reinforcing the value proposition of a Rice MBA to prospective students. The Assistant Director also hosts one-on-one consultations, acting as an advisor to prospective MBA candidates as they navigate their educational and career aspirations. This position manages a robust portfolio of prospective students and leverages data-driven insights to convert high-potential leads into an elite cohort of students.
This role provides comprehensive recruitment and enrollment support across the entire Working Professional MBA portfolio. The Assistant Director also serves as an internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Working Professional MBA modalities but maintains a strong understanding of all Rice Business MBA program formats to ensure specialized needs and unique market nuances are addressed with precision. The Assistant Director acts as a versatile recruiter for all modalities while providing deep expertise in the Professional Evening, Weekend, and Hybrid MBA programs.
The Assistant Director of Working Professional MBA Recruiting and Admissions manages relationships with prospective students and joins a team of enrollment management professionals committed to representing the Rice Business MBA with excellence and professionalism.
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
The ideal candidate for this position is a sophisticated and experienced communicator and a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment with a proactive approach to professional responsibilities. This person has a firm grasp of graduate management education, an innate ability to build trust and rapport with candidates, and exceptional organizational skills to manage high-volume portfolios.
This individual is committed to operational excellence and relationship building. The ideal candidate understands the sales and enrollment management cycle and uses data to inform relationship-management strategies from the first point of inquiry through matriculation. A commitment to creative problem-solving, the ability to function autonomously, a focused approach to meeting targets, and a strong sense of self-accountability are critical qualities for success in this role.
Rice Business primarily delivers residential classes and activities that take place almost daily between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. We value a highly collaborative and community-based culture, with expectations to provide in-person support and services to all members of our community. Remote work options are limited. Most employment activities must be performed in person and on campus. This in-person approach is central to the successful achievement of our research and academic missions.
This position includes a high volume of professional events occurring during evenings and weekends, as well as the possibility of domestic and international travel.
This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at McNair Hall on a five-day, in-office schedule with standard work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remote work opportunities may be assessed and approved on an as-needed basis following the successful completion of the probationary period. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
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