Assistant Manager, Admissions — School of Business and Management (MBA Programs)

Job description

Department: Office of the Dean of Business and Management Job Posting Details We are seeking a driven, relationship-led Assistant Manager, Admissions to help attract, engage and convert a diverse pool of high-caliber candidates into the HKUST MBA program. This is a target-oriented, outward-facing role for someone who is energized by building relationships, opening doors, and turning interest into enrolment. Beyond individual candidate recruitment, you will play a central part in developing corporate partnerships that bring more employers into our nomination scheme and expand the reach of our MBA education. Key Responsibilities Candidate Recruitment and Conversion Engage prospective candidates throughout their decision journey with a consultative, responsive approach that builds trust and drives conversion. Develop and execute outreach strategies to attract high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, alumni, and partner organizations. Application Management and Candidate Experience Manage the end-to-end admissions process for assigned candidates, including the collection, review, and evaluation of applications. Provide guidance and support to applicants throughout the application process, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. Maintain accurate records and timely follow-up across the candidate pipeline. Corporate Partnerships and Business Development Build and grow relationships with employers, HR, and Learning and Development functions to expand the company nomination scheme and secure new corporate partners. Develop a pipeline of partner organizations whose employees are encouraged and supported to pursue an HKUST MBA. Act as the relationship manager for partner companies, advocating the value of our program and equipping partners to promote it internally. Identify and pursue new channels for reaching prospective candidates through corporate and institutional relationships. Evaluation and Selection Conduct thorough evaluations of applicants, considering academic achievement, work experience, leadership potential, and fit with the program. Assess candidates through advisory calls to help determine their suitability for the program. Work with the admissions committee to recommend candidates for acceptance. Results and Reporting Contribute to enrolment and partnership targets, taking ownership of agreed individual goals. Monitor and analyze admissions and pipeline metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and speed of decision-making. Provide regular updates on recruitment, partnership, and conversion performance. Qualifications and Requirements A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. A master's degree is an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate partnerships, account management, admissions, recruitment, or a comparable client-facing, target-driven role. A track record of building relationships and achieving measurable results, ideally including B2B or corporate-facing work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders across companies and institutions. Excellent organizational and time management ability, with strong attention to detail. An analytical mindset and comfort working with data to track pipeline and inform decisions. Experience in or genuine interest in graduate business education is an advantage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable) Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read th e Personal Information Collection Statement b efore submission of application.) HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.