The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is a global leader in business education. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, the Darden School offers a portfolio of degree, non-degree and Executive Education Lifelong Learning programs. Degree programs include the flagship residential, full-time MBA program, Executive MBA formats and MS in Business Analytics.

The Admissions team’s primary function is to recruit prospective students to apply to Darden, evaluate their candidacy through application review and interviews, and convert their admission to acceptance to enroll at Darden. This position focuses on our Professional Degree Programs.

The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia seeks to fill a part-time (average of 10 hours per week) Admissions/Senior Admissions Application Reader and Interviewer in our Rosslyn, VA location. This position engages with prospective students, assess applications, and interviews candidates for admission to our Professional Degree Programs.

The position is responsible for holistic assessment of applicants’ materials including letters of recommendation, academic accomplishments, short-answer questions, resumes, work experience leadership and team skills among other criteria.  The position will interview applicants virtually. This position will also connect with prospective students for short, initial inquiry conversations. 

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

This position is eligible for hybrid work, but requires a regular in-person presence at our D.C. (Rosslyn, VA) location.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of degree. (Admissions Reader)Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of twelve years of experience in lieu of degree. (Senior Admissions Reader)MBA or related Master’s degree preferredExperience in enrollment management and/or hiring committeesSenior Admissions Reader will rely on years of experience to function independently, exercise considerable discretion and require minimal supervisionStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to meet regular deadlinesWillingness and ability to learn new CRM systemsAbility to work independently and as part of a high-performing team with excellent initiative and judgement

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://jobs.virginia.edu/ and attach a current CV/resume and cover letter. Search on requisition number: R0066182

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  This position will also require an Education Verification.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.