Job Summary
The Graduate Recruiter recruits graduate students for graduate programs by the College of Business (CoB). Incumbent will also be involved in the planning, execution, and assessment of the recruitment related activities and/or events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with other College of Business recruiting staff and program directors to market and promote the COB graduate programs to corporations, business organizations, professional organizations, and undergraduate alumni in connection with recruitment of students via on campus and off campus events and visits.
Develop and maintain a network of corporate contacts.
Keep prospects informed by maintaining accurate communication from initial inquiry through the stages of applicant to enrolled student, including a smooth transition to appropriate graduate program directors.
Continuously learn and update relevant program knowledge base to perpetuate accurate communications.
Collaborate with program directors as needed.
Contribute to the creation of an effective communication and recruitment strategy to disseminate program details and admission requirements to potential students and to influencers of potential students.
Contribute to strategy, program goal setting, and tactic formation.
Participate in all graduate recruitment activities.
Collect prospect data and maintain prospective student information via CRM.
Monitor UTA reports related to graduate recruitment and admissions.
Regularly report effectiveness of efforts and attainment of goals and targets to supervisor, Dean, Associate Deans, and/or Program Directors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a business discipline or closely related field from an AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA accredited institution.
Two (2) years of professional business and industry background in a related field.
Customer service or relationship sales experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of recruiting experience.
Professional experience of Master’s programs and previous experience working with graduate programs and other higher education academic experiences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Professional interpersonal skills for effectively relating to potential candidates and corporate entities that may provide leads to candidates.
Peak interest and a commitment to higher education, specifically graduate business education.
Sound understanding of the recruitment process and university databases.
Broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements.
Ability to source talented candidates through a variety of means including events, advertising, and databases.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak in front of large groups.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance upon completion of training.
Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, and database management programs) and familiar with electronic communications strategies including social media.
Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
Should possess a good understanding of higher education and issues related to student affairs.
Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.