Assistant Director of Admissions Scholarship

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How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Admissions will support recruitment, outreach, evaluation, and yield efforts for the Full-Time MBA program, focusing on managing the scholarship appeals process and planning campus events. You will own scholarship appeals, represent Michigan Ross at admissions events, and contribute to office and program initiatives that support an inclusive and accessible applicant experience. You will participate in application evaluation, support admissions events and engagement campaigns, and manage assigned projects related to outreach, communications, and their specialty. You will report to the Senior Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions.

This role is hybrid with an on-site expectation of 3 days per week in Ann Arbor, MI, and requires occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work. Travel is required, particularly during the peak recruitment season, typically May-November. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact [email protected].

Responsibilities*

Scholarship Management (30%)

• Manage coordination of the FTMBA scholarship process.
• Lead admissions committee meetings to make decisions on scholarship awards, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.
• Coordinate ongoing feedback sessions and provide necessary training to the admissions team.
• Develop and implement data-collection processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of scholarship-related information.
• Maintain high-touch communication practices with admitted FTMBA applicants to provide guidance throughout the scholarship process, including strategies to keep applicants informed, engaged, and aligned with scholarship timelines and requirements.
• Plan and guide campus visits and the Explore Ross Program, including Winter Welcome.
• Plan and staff all virtual events.
• Provide data analysis of scholarship outcomes.
• Provide data analysis of scholarship requests.

Admissions Event Execution (40%)

• Represent the school at recruitment events, including virtual and in-person information sessions both on and off campus.
• Deliver presentations, engage attendees, and ensure smooth event logistics
• Manage assigned event logistics, communications, registrations, materials, student volunteers, and post-event follow-up.
• Be the primary contact for prospective students, providing detailed information on admissions requirements and program specifics.
• Conduct follow-up outreach by email, text, and phone to guide prospective students throughout the cycle (recruitment through orientation).
• Participate in MBA Programming Events including Orientation, ALE, WILC, and others.
• Be a knowledgeable resource for your assigned student groups.
• Collect and summarize event feedback and participation data to inform future improvements.
• Committee Chair for Recruiting and Yield events.

Evaluation and Processing (10%)

• Independently review and score applications, ensuring fair application of admissions standards.
• Verify applicant materials for accuracy and completeness, addressing discrepancies and missing documentation.
• Maintain applicant data in the CRM system to support tracking, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Participate in application reader training.
• Support fair and holistic application review practices
• Be an applicant Interviewer.
• As a level 2 reviewer, make admissions recommendations as part of the committee review process.

Data, Communications, and Process Improvement (10%)

• Use CRM, event, application, and engagement data to track outreach activity and support recruitment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve communications, workflows, applicant experience, and recruitment operations.
• Assist with technology tools and process improvements that improve efficiency and service quality.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations related to recruitment, event participation, and applicant engagement.
• Support updates to admissions communications, web content, and outreach materials.

Team Collaboration and Operational Support (10%)

• Actively participate and contribute to the FTMBA team ecosystem, honoring the team's mission and values.
• Collaborate with admissions colleagues and cross-functional partners to support enrollment and outreach goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with on-campus events, providing campus tours, and supporting prospective students throughout the admissions cycle.
• Support special projects and ensure compliance with university policies and ethical admissions standards.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in a professional environment, preferably in college admissions, or equivalent combination of education and related experience in project planning, task organization, and customer service.
• Experience assessing candidates, evaluating talent, and building relationships within Admissions, Recruiting, or Marketing
• Previous experience executing logistics
• Experience writing communications (i.e., emails, meeting agendas and notes, summary documents, etc) that are used with a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, plus other database, email and calendar-keeping software and technologies.
• Technical aptitude, with demonstrated ability to adapt to new applications and technologies.
• CRM system experience, such as Salesforce.
• Experience in working in cross-functional environment, coordinating multiple streams of work, and managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in public speaking to variously-sized audiences

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Salary Information: The salary offer range for this position is $53,500 to $66,100. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.