Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruiting

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia invites applicants for the role of Director of Undergraduate Admissions (DUA). The DUA is a dynamic, engaging, and team-oriented member of the McIntire community who represents and promotes academic programs to prospective students and families. The DUA leads all facets of the McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission, which include: creating and managing the undergraduate admissions recruiting and advising strategy, including leadership of first year experience programs; oversight of both the internal and external transfer admission processes; directing the work of all Undergraduate Admissions team members; and collaborating with School leadership on the undergraduate admission process within the greater University and national/international business school landscape. This role is not limited solely to this position description but involves collaborating and contributing in a team environment to provide the highest level of service possible, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Working alongside administrative and academic leadership within the School, the McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for all facets of undergraduate recruitment and admission. This includes planning and executing information sessions and presentations; recruiting and advising prospective Commerce students throughout the academic year; facilitating internal and external admissions processes for the B.S. in Commerce; providing internal admissions and advising for McIntire-sponsored minor degree programs; and engaging with a broad constituency to market and promote undergraduate academic programs at McIntire. The position requires the availability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.

The McIntire Office of Undergraduate Admission is committed to supporting and guiding students through the admissions process. By recognizing and valuing each student's unique academic interests, career aspirations, backgrounds, and strengths, the office helps students identify programs and academic opportunities to help them achieve their highest potential.

The McIntire School of Commerce is nationally recognized as one of the premier undergraduate business programs in the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Commerce is a distinctive three-year program, preceded by one year of coursework completed at another school within the University before students matriculate into McIntire. Admission is highly selective, with students applying at the conclusion of their first year.

Responsibilities

Office of Undergraduate Admission Leadership

• Provide leadership and strategic direction setting for all undergraduate admission-related services offered at McIntire.
• Supervise and lead Admissions team members.
• Develop strategic marketing, recruitment, and operational plans annually and collaborate with internal marketing units to execute plans.
• Oversee the implementation and effective utilization of technology and software solutions to improve and manage all admission and recruitment efforts.

Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment and Advising (Major and Minor Programs)

• Serve as key contact with University constituents related to all recruiting and yield events, public inquiries and questions regarding admission to the B.S. in Commerce program. Including fielding student and parents' post-admission inquiries after a competitive admission process.
• Advise prospective students; ensure quality and consistency of advising through continual assessment and training of Admissions team members.
• Collaborate with School leaders and pan-University minor leaders on developing admission procedures, processes, and policies for students.
• Facilitate the creation and deployment of all strategic communication and marketing collateral in collaboration with the McIntire Marketing and Communication functional area. Including continual updates to McIntire's Admission website.
• Manage all facets of the Commerce Cohort Program (first year experience program), including recruitment, selection, advising, and mentorship of student mentors; serve as a primary instructor/facilitator for all courses associated with the program; facilitate all marketing and promotional activities; participate in fundraising initiatives; steward the Commerce Cohort Near Peer Mentors; oversee reporting and data related to student success.

Internal Transfer Admission

• Chair the Undergraduate Admission Committee.
• Oversee the internal admission process and manage the support of the Admission Committee.
• Communicate admissions process information with internal and external constituents as appropriate and necessary.

External Transfer Admission

• Serve as the key point of contact for the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission in all stages of the admission cycle, including initial and second readings and offers.
• Oversee the advising of prospective external transfer students; ensure quality and consistency of advising through continual assessment and training of Admissions team membersOversee the audit and review of matriculated transfer students' academic requirements and coordinate transfer credit with the McIntire Registrar.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least seven years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of twelve years of experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Higher Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in admissions, advising, recruiting, student affairs, or a related field within a higher education setting.
• Expertise in using data and conducting analysis to understand and respond to trends by making both programming and operational changes.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite programs, including Office 365, and have experience with or the ability to learn the Slate admissions system and other platforms as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, high level of accuracy, attention to detail and creativity.

The ideal candidatevalues the discipline of commerce and its lasting impact as a driver of positive change. This individual is eager to learn and convey Commerce School curriculum and requirements, works effectively with undergraduate students and their families from all backgrounds, and serves as a trusted representative of the McIntire School. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, skillfully managing multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across teams.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule following completion of required in-person training and with supervisor approval. Additional on-site presence may be required as needed, in accordance with the University of Virginia's remote work guidelines.

About UVA and the Community

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The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0080441. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter - must be included to be considered. Cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.