Assistant Director of Admissions, Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Assistant Director of Admissions, Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS), you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that connects business, climate science, and purpose-driven leadership. You'll support prospective students from diverse backgrounds who are eager to drive impact at the intersection of sustainability and business innovation.

Be Bold.

The Assistant Director plays a key role in shaping the MBCS program's applicant pipeline and strengthening its presence among mission-driven, high-potential learners. You'll partner closely with Fuqua and the Nicholas School to build awareness, engage prospects, guide applicants, and support strategic recruitment efforts that elevate the program in a rapidly evolving climate business landscape.

What You'll Do

Strategy & Planning

Collaborate across Duke Fuqua and the Nicholas School to design and execute annual recruitment strategies.

Develop, assess, and improve lead generation, outreach, and engagement tactics.

Research new sources of prospective students, analyze competitor strategies, and identify innovative opportunities to increase visibility.

Build partnerships with universities, organizations, and networks aligned with climate and sustainability.

Participate in domestic recruitment travel, with possible international engagement.

Events & Outreach

Lead virtual information sessions and online events featuring faculty, alumni, students, and staff.

Coordinate on-campus events including visits, interviews, info sessions, and yield programming.

Serve as a primary advisor to prospective MBCS students through email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings, and off campus events.

Train admissions colleagues from other programs to share foundational MBCS knowledge.

Recruit and manage MBCS student ambassadors and alumni volunteers.

Application Review

Serve as the admissions committee lead for MBCS.

Oversee reader training, application evaluation, interview processes, scholarship allocation, and waitlist strategy across both schools.

Systems Management & Reporting

Support Slate CRM operations including portals, workflows, and survey creation.

Develop and refine queries and reports tracking admissions metrics across the application cycle.

Communicate key findings, trends, and insights to leadership and partner teams.

Communications & Marketing

Partner with marketing, program teams, faculty, and career services on strategic content.

Support social media engagement and digital storytelling across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, blogs, and other channels.

Elevate messaging that communicates the program's distinct value in the climate business space.

Other Responsibilities

Support additional admissions and recruitment initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

Education

Undergraduate degree required.

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Admissions, counseling, or corporate recruiting experience highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Work generally requires two years experience in personnel, college or university administration, or related field.

OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Technical Skills

Comfort with computerized environments including database management, bulletin boards, email.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,940.00 to USD $75,990.00. Duke considers factors that include responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market.

Your total compensation goes beyond pay; includes medical, dental, retirement, family-friendly programs.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Choose Duke.

Choose Duke and help propel one of the most forward thinking graduate programs in higher education. The MBCS degree attracts purpose-driven, high potential candidates who want to lead the transition toward sustainable business practices. Your work will ensure the right talent discovers us, connects with us, and ultimately chooses Duke as the place where they'll launch their climate business careers. You won't just be recruiting students-you'll be shaping a community of leaders positioned to influence industries around the world.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.