Admission Officer or Director of Admission

The School of Architecture at the University of Virginia is seeking applications for an Admission Officer or Director of Admission.The final title and scope of responsibilities will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the school's student body by overseeing and implementing all aspects of student recruitment, admission, and yield efforts for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the Admission Officer/Director of Admission contributes meaningfully to the student experience, supports strategic enrollment goals, and promotes equitable access to information and resources to ensure student success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Recruitment & Yield Coordination: Develop [Director of Admission only], implement, and oversee a comprehensive recruitment and yield strategy to support enrollment goals. Coordinate faculty, staff, students, and alumni to represent the school in various outreach efforts, including in-person, virtual, and regional events hosted by the School or UVA. Note: Some evening/weekend hours and limited travel are required.
• Prospective Student Engagement - Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students via in-person meetings, phone, and email. Advise on academic opportunities and available support resources.
• Presentations & Stakeholder Communication - Prepare and deliver professional presentations to prospective and admitted students, families, and other stakeholders.
• Admissions Strategy & Process Management - Coordinate and oversee holistic graduate admissions and undergraduate transfer admissions processes, ensuring consistency, equity, and transparency. Lead strategic enhancement to admission practices in alignment with federal, state, and institutional policies [Director of Admission only].
• CRM Management (Slate) - Manage the School's CRM (Slate), identify best practices, and train staff on effective usage to support recruitment, admission, and yield efforts.
• Data-Informed Decision Making - Collect and analyze data to evaluate recruitment and yield outcomes. Develop [Director of Admission] or recommend [Admission Officer] policy and process changes based on enrollment trends.
• Student Leadership & Supervision - Supervise and mentor a team of Student Ambassadors.

Minimum Qualifications

The department will be hiring into one of the job profiles below based on qualifications and experience.

Admission Officer:

Bachelor's degree and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in admissions or a related field (8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Experience gained while a student may be considered.

Director of Admission:

Bachelor's degree and minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in admissions or a related field (12 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Experience gained while a student may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, higher education, or a related field taught in the School of Architecture
• Experience using Slate
• Effective budget management experience
• Knowledge of national enrollment management trends for disciplines taught in the School of Architecture
• Demonstrated success using best practices to meet institutional enrollment goals
• Proven ability to collect, interpret, and report data to inform evidence-based practices

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. They will have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and also bring creative problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities to support the goals of the department and the University.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range for Admission Officer is $59,000-$66,000 and Director of Admission is $75,000-$90,000, both are commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. A hybrid work schedule may be considered after onboarding and training are successfully completed-typically within the first few months-and is subject to supervisor approval based on operational needs and individual performance.

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Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0078058. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences

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: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.