Assistant Director Admissions (Admissions)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
Position Overview
JHU Carey Business School is seeking an experienced Admissions recruiter for the role of Assistant Director Admissions based in Baltimore's Harbor East. The Assistant Director serves on the Admissions team and collaborates with Admissions leadership to design, implement, and manage recruitment strategies. As a subject matter expert, this position provides advice and mentorship to other admissions staff in their area of expertise and may include limited supervisory responsibilities. The role involves in-person and virtual recruitment, significant projects, and coordination with student volunteers, office programs, prospective students and families, and university partners. The assistant director will manage recruitment strategy, planning, and execution to support enrollment goals for assigned full‑time programs and collaborate closely with academic program directors, managers, and key faculty to stay current on curriculum and program goals.
Key Programs Carey offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate business programs, including the 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.
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) or applicant group.
Build relationships and host presentations in the market, visit high schools and community organizations, and develop familiarity with the secondary school landscape in the region.
Provide and analyze data and prepare reports to evaluate recruitment strategies.
Conduct information sessions, support tours, and respond to routine requests from prospective applicants, families, and counselors.
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 and ensure accurate entry of admission committee decisions and scholarship awards.
Manage internal and external relationships with faculty, counselors, prospective students and families, current students, university administrators, alumni.
Maintain service‑oriented and team‑oriented mindset aware of the needs and concerns of a selective private university.
Supervise other designated Admissions roles as needed.
Assist with projects or programs such as hiring and training student volunteers, developing materials for recruitment workshops, messaging and presentation delivery, building international recruitment plans, or initiatives related to access and diversity.
Travel and work night/weekend hours may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Recruitment Strategy & Representation Develop and execute annual recruitment plans for assigned full‑time programs, including the Full‑time MBA and full‑time specialized master’s programs; 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 full‑time programs, 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 Full‑time MBA, interview full‑time 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.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
Knowledge of standard office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of related experience.
Ability to travel domestically on a regular basis and internationally on an occasional basis.
Evening and/or weekend work required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Understanding of graduate management education, including MBA and specialized master’s programs, student motivations, and enrollment decision‑making factors.
Demonstrated ability to leverage CRM and reporting tools, with prior experience using Slate or comparable student application platforms.
Exceptional public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills; with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively to lead communication at all organizational levels, and with a diverse set of constituents.
Proven ability to assess priorities, respond quickly to changing needs, organize time, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Additional Details Classified Title: Sr. Admissions Officer Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director Admissions (Admissions) Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($76,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours to support recruiting efforts FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East Department name: Admissions Personnel area: Carey Business School
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Key Programs Carey offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate business programs, including the 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.
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) or applicant group.
Build relationships and host presentations in the market, visit high schools and community organizations, and develop familiarity with the secondary school landscape in the region.
Provide and analyze data and prepare reports to evaluate recruitment strategies.
Conduct information sessions, support tours, and respond to routine requests from prospective applicants, families, and counselors.
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 and ensure accurate entry of admission committee decisions and scholarship awards.
Manage internal and external relationships with faculty, counselors, prospective students and families, current students, university administrators, alumni.
Maintain service‑oriented and team‑oriented mindset aware of the needs and concerns of a selective private university.
Supervise other designated Admissions roles as needed.
Assist with projects or programs such as hiring and training student volunteers, developing materials for recruitment workshops, messaging and presentation delivery, building international recruitment plans, or initiatives related to access and diversity.
Travel and work night/weekend hours may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Recruitment Strategy & Representation Develop and execute annual recruitment plans for assigned full‑time programs, including the Full‑time MBA and full‑time specialized master’s programs; 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 full‑time programs, 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 Full‑time MBA, interview full‑time 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.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
Knowledge of standard office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of related experience.
Ability to travel domestically on a regular basis and internationally on an occasional basis.
Evening and/or weekend work required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Understanding of graduate management education, including MBA and specialized master’s programs, student motivations, and enrollment decision‑making factors.
Demonstrated ability to leverage CRM and reporting tools, with prior experience using Slate or comparable student application platforms.
Exceptional public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills; with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively to lead communication at all organizational levels, and with a diverse set of constituents.
Proven ability to assess priorities, respond quickly to changing needs, organize time, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Additional Details Classified Title: Sr. Admissions Officer Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director Admissions (Admissions) Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($76,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours to support recruiting efforts FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East Department name: Admissions Personnel area: Carey Business School
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