Description

Position Purpose

Reviews and evaluates applications to the MBA program at the Tuck School of Business. Serves as a member of the Admissions Committee. Strives to identify and enroll an outstanding and diverse class of students from a highly competitive applicant pool.

Required Qualifications

• Experience and skill in a field or discipline that offers exposure to MBAs and pre-MBAs, for example, consulting, finance, marketing, etc.; or experience and skill in admissions or recruiting for organizations with similar institutional priorities and performance standards.
• Bachelor's degree or other relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Strong intuitive skills and ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate with others as primary means to achieve results.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational and tracking skills.
• Comfort using technology, computers, and databases.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate school level admissions experience, preferably an MBA , either working in admissions or as a graduate school applicant.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Part time

Schedule

This position runs September through April, averaging 15-20 hours per week over the course of the assignment, with closer to 25 hours per week expected during peak reading periods in October, January, and February.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter

Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent Management

Contact's Phone Number

603.646.2904

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

The majority of work is performed remotely; therefore, a flexible schedule is possible. Travel to Hanover, NH 2-3 times per year for in-person Admissions Committee meetings is required. We are ideally seeking candidates who can work primarily remotely from a state in the northeast region or mid-Atlantic region to be within reasonable travel distance for on-site committee meetings.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

• Reviews and evaluates applicant files; makes recommendations for decision outcomes; engages with colleagues during Admissions Committee meetings to finalize decisions. (75%)
• Provides feedback and guidance to waitlisted and unsuccessful applicants, interviews applicants, responds to applicant and admitted students' questions, and assists in activities associated with achieving admissions and enrollment priorities. (20%)
• Contributes ideas to develop future applications and related materials. (5%)

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.