This position will be part of Darden's Admissions committee, responsible for activities necessary to market to, identify, evaluate, and select a diverse class of high-quality applicants and students across Darden's MBA programs.
Responsibilities: Evaluating applications Reading and evaluating applications for admission into the Darden School of Business.
Recruiting/Travel Represent Darden at various alumni and prospective student events, MBA forums/fairs, and other events, including yield events both domestically and internationally.
Interviewing Interview prospective students on Grounds and by Zoom.
Alumni Relations Serve as liaison to alumni base and coordinate their involvement with multiple recruitment and yield efforts.
Professional Experience and Education:- To qualify for Assistant Director - Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in student services functions or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- To qualify for Associate Director - Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in student services functions or a total of ten years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years' admissions experience at a high-quality higher education institution, or an equivalent relevant recruiting, student services or HR/talent experience in a top corporation or preeminent boarding school preferred.
- MBA/Master's degree preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while functioning in a team setting.
- Displays a service-oriented approach.
- Strong technical skills, with experience in a CRM-based function. Slate experience preferred.
- Awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective MBA program are required.
- High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, integrity, responsiveness, and collaborative ability.
- Ability to engender trust among internal stakeholders and stakeholders across Grounds, and to work effectively with them.
- Ability to take initiatives and execute high quality actions using judgment and discretion.
- Global awareness and understanding.
- A belief in the mission of Darden and UVA, and a student-centered mindset.
- Displays poise and tact to relate with people and sensitive issues.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow through on commitments.
- High energy and an ability to make compelling presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to interview potential applicants.
- Willingness to travel as necessary. Position requires some evening and weekend work, as well as domestic and international travel.
About the PositionSalary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . This position is based in Rosslyn, VA, with on-site presence required.
Additional Requirements A background check will be conducted on all new hires prior to hire. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration now or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R[redacted]. Complete an application with the following documents:
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Review of applications will begin May 29, 2026.
Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
ContactFor questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.
Physical DemandsThis is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Job ProfileJ1911 - Admissions Professional 2
Career Stream and LevelProfessional-P2
