Assistant Director, Admissions

Department: Kellogg Admissions and Fin Aid
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Admissions for Kellogg's Full-Time MBA programs plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of student recruitment and enrollment through the use of data analytics and insights. This position supports the full admissions cycle by leveraging data to optimize outreach, improve yield strategies, and identify trends in applicant behavior. The role requires a blend of admissions skills, analytical acumen, and strategic thinking to drive enrollment goals, enhance the candidate experience, and inform decision-making across the Full-Time MBA admissions team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Analyze applicant and enrollment data to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as application trends, yield rates, and conversion funnels to develop valuable strategic insights.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of annual and long-term admissions strategies based on analysis of admissions data and market trends.
• Participate in all aspects of the selection process, including interviewing candidates, evaluating applications, and managing applicant pools.
• Manage one-on-one relationships with prospective and admitted students via in-person interactions, phone and email correspondence.
• Participate in domestic and international recruiting events, which include being the lead presenter to large audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• 4+ years of professional work experience;
• Comfort speaking and presenting to large groups;
• Commitment to customer service;
• Previous experience working with diversity recruiting plans
• Previous marketing or recruitment experience with ability to think strategically and execute tactically;
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with evidence of strong cross-cultural communication skills, co-curricular programming talents and understanding of underrepresented student group development
• Quality-driven, results-focused approach to work, and a strong attention to detail;
• Passion for team-based work with clear dedication to fostering positive, collegial relationships;
• Strong commitment to enhancing multiculturalism within Kellogg
• Strong sense of initiative with good judgment on when to work independently and involve team as needed;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing tasks and projects within dynamic, changing environment;
• Mature professional with executive presence;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Superior oral and written communications skills;
• Competent in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in admissions or higher education
• Experience working in Slate, our admissions CRM system
• Experience with recruiting, talent development or talent evaluation
• Experience presenting in front of large audiences

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management skills

Target hiring range for this position will be $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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