Senior MBA Recruitment & Admissions Officer, Houston Program, Texas McCombs

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General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

This Senior MBA Recruitment & Admissions Officer position will assist with talent acquisition activities for the Houston MBA program at Texas McCombs. This role will report to the Director of MBA Recruitment & Admissions for Working Professional & Executive MBA Programs and assist in leading and enhancing the recruiting strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield strong candidates to the Houston MBA program at Texas McCombs

Responsibilities

• Conduct applicant interviews, file review, and yield activities. Conduct individualized counseling, outreach, and follow up for all prospect/applicants. Evaluate Houston MBA candidates in the Houston area as needed.
• Represent the Texas MBA at Houston Program in all metro area recruiting activities. Lead information sessions, company visits, and special events. Engage in activities to increase program awareness and candidate pipeline. Lead and support company and community organization outreach in the Houston Area. Participate in Executive and Full Time MBA recruiting activities in the Houston Area. Ensure adequate representation of students and alumni at all information sessions and special events.
• Manage Texas MBA at Houston class profile based on goals set by Director of MBA Admissions and MBA leadership team.
• Actively engage with prospective students on the Texas MBA at Houston campus class weekends during the semester.
• Select/Train/Manage McCombs Admissions Committee (i.e. volunteer 1st and 2nd year MBAs that assist in the admissions process by attending events, blogging and referring candidates) for the Texas MBA at Houston program. Engage with students on the Texas MBA at Houston campus during the semester to build rapport.
• Work with Director and Admissions Marketing Team to develop and evaluate effectiveness of local recruiting strategies marketing plans for the Texas MBA at Houston and Executive MBA programs: print and radio advertising campaign, online and social media campaign, sponsorships, and company targeted efforts.
• Perform special projects for the Director as needed

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in talent acquisition activities (recruiting, evaluation, admission, etc) or 1 year with a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. Strong technical skills. Excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Proficiency with software and comfort learning new technologies.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master's Degree.
• Working knowledge of graduate management education and/or MBA programs.
• Experience managing user-facing technology applications including Salesforce.
• Experience working in an environment making strategic decisions.
• Experience managing and supervising a team.
• Experience working with a wide range of peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students.

• $60,000 - $65,000 + depending on qualifications

• Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is a Houston, TX-based position and is eligible for remote work

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.