Full-time Assistant Director Admissions (Admissions), Johns Hopkins University

JHU Carey Business School is seeking an experienced Admissions recruiter for the role of Assistant Director Admissions based in our offices in Baltimore’s Harbor East.

The Assistant Director Admissions serves on the Admissions team and collaborates with Admissions leadership to design, implement, and manage recruitment strategies. As a subject matter expert, this position will provide advice and mentorship to other Admissions staff in area of expertise and has additional, specific job responsibilities related to that area of expertise. May also include limited supervisory responsibilities.

The position will involve in-person and virtual recruitment, as well as significant projects across the office which may include working with student volunteer groups, collaborating on office programs, responding to and working with prospective students and families, and engaging university partners. This role will also be responsible for large roles in larger projects that work towards office priorities and goals.

Lastly, this role will require working from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., along with 1-2 Flexible Saturdays per month, with the primary responsibility of meeting with prospective students by appointment and handling both inbound and outbound calls.

This position manages recruitment strategy, planning, and execution in support of strategic enrollment goals for an assigned set of part-time programs. As the subject matter expert within the Office of Admissions for these programs, the Assistant Director collaborates closely with academic program directors, academic program managers, and other key faculty and staff to remain current on curriculum, differentiating features, and program goals.

Carey offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate business programs, including the flagship Full-time MBA, Part-time/Online Flexible MBA, Executive MBA, and a wide range of full-time and online Master of Science, dual-degree, and certificate programs. While admissions officers represent the full portfolio of Carey programs, each role may have a primary focus area. This position is expected to be onsite at least 3 days per week. Evening and weekend work is required along with a willingness and ability to travel domestically as well as internationally, if needed. Exact travel responsibility is dependent on assigned programs and territory.

02Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provide management and oversight for assigned projects and project-based teams within the recruitment function.

Collaborate with Admissions leadership in providing ongoing in-house training and professional development.

Lead and manage recruitment and application review for an assigned region (domestic and/or international territory) or applicant group. Recruitment responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Build relationships and hosting presentations in the market.
• Visit high schools and community organizations.
• Develop knowledge and familiarity with the secondary school landscape in their region.
• Provide and analyze data and prepare reports to evaluate recruitment strategies.
• Conduct information sessions, support tours as needed and respond to routine requests from prospective applicants and families, as well as counselors.
• -Will be expected to represent and be knowledgeable about the academics, student experience and financial aid programs at Hopkins
• Lead programming and events staffing as assigned.
• Ensure timely and effective compilation of materials for admission committee review.
• Make scholarship recommendations.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of admission committee decisions and scholarship awards

Manage internal and external relationships: Faculty, counselors, prospective students and families, current students, university administrators, high school counselors, alumni.

Must be service and team oriented and aware of the needs and concerns of a selective private university.

May include supervision of other designated Admissions roles.

The Admissions Officer will have other responsibilities, to be determined around a specific project or program area. These responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, hiring and training student volunteers, developing materials for recruitment workshops and other events, assisting with messaging and presentation delivery, building international recruitment plans, or furthering initiatives related to access and diversity.

Travel and night/weekend work may be required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

03In Addition to Duties Described Above

Represent Johns Hopkins Carey Business School publicly at virtual, on-campus, and off-campus recruitment events; and travel as required to support outreach and enrollment goals.

Prospective Student Engagement & Advising: Serve as a knowledgeable, consultative advisor to prospective students by communicating the value of Carey and its Flexible MBA program, counseling candidates through program selection and the application process, and managing outreach and engagement through multiple communication channels and CRM technologies.

Admissions Evaluation & Decision Support: Review application files for the Flexible MBA Program, interview applicants as needed and recommend admission or denial decisions based on established admissions criteria and a holistic review process in support of Carey Business School degree programs.

04Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five years progressively responsible related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

05Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

06Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

Knowledge of standard office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

07Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Application Processing and Management - Developing

08Confidentiality and Discretion - Developing

Customer Service - Intermediate

09Documentation Imaging and Management - Developing

Event Coordination - Developing

10Oral and Written Communications - Developing

Project Management - Developing

11Relationship Management - Developing

Student Recruitment - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

12Classified Title: Sr. Admissions Officer

• Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director Admissions (Admissions)
• Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
• Starting Salary Range: $57,195 - $100,040 Annually ($77,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: M-F 11am - 7pm; 1-2 Saturdays per month
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East
• Department name: Admissions
• Personnel area: Carey Business School