What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - MBA Admissions position at The University of Texas at Dallas?
This position is fully focused on admissions for the Full-Time, Evening Cohort, Flex and Online MBA programs. This position will be in a fast-paced customer facing environment and will be responsible for working with prospective students and the enrollment services team to ensure the smooth and fast processing of all applications. For the Full-time and Evening Cohort programs, this person will conduct most of the interviews and manage a tight schedule of application deadlines, committee meetings, interview schedules for both staff and alumni and will be our primary face of the program to prospective students.
The position will report to the Assistant Director of MBA Admissions and will be physically located in the MBA Programs Office. Some recruitment events or conferences may fall outside normal business hours and may require out-of-town travel.
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree; Three to five years experience in a field relevant to the program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work schedule may be available (currently 1-day remote weekly). Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Important Message
The position will report to the Assistant Director of MBA Admissions and will be physically located in the MBA Programs Office. Some recruitment events or conferences may fall outside normal business hours and may require out-of-town travel.
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree; Three to five years experience in a field relevant to the program; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 5 years of applicable experience or relevant educational background.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage all systems that are part of the admissions process including but not limited to Box, OnBase, and Peoplesoft.
- Manage the timeline of application deadlines and decision deadlines.
- Manage prospective student dashboard reports and continually push applications through the process to a decision.
- Manage the Committee Spreadsheet and ensure all information is accurate and up to date at any given time.
- Maintain relationships with the alumni who serve in an interviewer capacity.
- Maintain regular correspondence with prospective students through the admission process, especially prior to the start of the program.
- Manage our percentages of GRE/GMAT waivers.
- Become an expert on transcripts and other academic documents used in the admissions process.
- Maintain the MBA admissions page on the website.
- Coordinate with the student ambassadors for events and assistance with interviews.
- Schedule, market, and implement a schedule of recruiting events including online webinars, in-person meetups, etc.
- Promote all programs through social media posts – Instagram, LinkedIn, Student Spotlights, Events
- Ability to sell our program and understand the career, academic, and social benefits.
- Strong customer-centric style and enjoy working with candidates and fellow team members with a positive attitude.
- Willing to travel – approximately 20% of the time.
- Ability to work closely with the Assistant Director to ensure schedules and workflow are managed timely and predict any future challenges.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent excel skills.
- Capable of juggling multiple things at once.
Remote Work Notice
A hybrid remote work schedule may be available (currently 1-day remote weekly). Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Important Message
- All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
- The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
