Admissions Professional

SDA Bocconi School of Management is an international school based in Italy, leading the transformation of individuals to improve the future of people, organizations, and society. Alongside its urban campus in Milan—renowned as the most sustainable in the world—the school also has locations in Rome and a pan-Asian hub in Mumbai. SDA Bocconi’s programs are built on rigorous and original research activities, offering MBAs, Specialized Master, and Executive Master programs, as well as open and custom executive education. The Financial Times places it 4th in the world for Full-Time MBA programs and 6th in Europe among business schools.

We are looking for an

ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONAL

for our SDA Bocconi Recruiting & Admissions Office.

The overall goal is running the rigorous selection and admissions processes for the Master Programs offered by SDA Bocconi, guaranteeing candidates a professional yet welcoming touchpoint while managing all steps and procedures in an effective, punctual and precise way.

The person will be in charge of:

• Managing the selection process (procedures+interviews) for the entrusted Masters
• Carrying administrative admissions activities
• Supporting orientation activities
• Dealing with candidates and companies
• Actively cooperating with Masters Directors for all matters involved with the admissions of candidates
• Being the interface with all internal stakeholders for all matters involved with the admissions to the entrusted Masters
• Producing analysis and reports on admissions activities and suggesting innovation

And more specifically:

• Running and possibly contributing to always innovate selection procedures;
• Interviewing candidates;
• Verifying and evaluating documentation and prerequisites for Master candidates; operational support in organizing and conducting the selection; operational activities linked to final assessments and communicating the outcomes to candidates; enrollment assistance;
• Running administrative admissions activities;
• Managing student registration, waivers and reimbursements; handling economic stimulus packages (exemptions, scholarships and loans);
• Contributing to orientation activities (in synergy with and support to the Recruiting Team);
• Supporting the Recruiting Team in providing information to prospects; participating in events presenting Master courses (on campus, webinars and fairs).

Requirements

• Degree;
• At least 6/8 years of prior experience, in the field of selection and recruiting ; preferably at a university, administering students/alumni/faculty services; international exposure and/or prior experience at a research institute or HR recruitment/consulting company;
• Experience in coordinating and managing a team
• Familiarity with the dynamics of the work world and professional careers (acquired through consulting, orientation, recruiting activity in a business organization or service company);
• Knowledge of work methods for consulting and an ability to understand the needs of stakeholders;
• International experience studying/working/living abroad (at least one year);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as a team leader;
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly-expanding environment;
• Flexible, positive attitude and a youthful mindset;
• Excellent English and Italian.

We offer: Staff Bocconi Contract which includes benefits and welfare opportunities.

For the successful candidate we provide full training and a great work environmen

Place of work: SDA Bocconi, via Sarfatti, 10 – 20136 MILAN.

(3 days in office + up to 2 in smart working, after successfully passing the probationary period).

To apply: Send CV via LinkedIn, attaching it to the application in PDF format.

The selection process: if you will be shortlisted, you will be invited for an online interview.

Bocconi is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who can enhance our culture and working environment.