Assistant Director Graduate Recruiting and Admissions

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions achieves enrollment objectives for Neeley’s portfolio of graduate programs by contributing to the recruiting operations in sourcing, recruiting, selecting and admitting of students. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages a distinct set of additional responsibilities within the department, such as managing multiple programs within the graduate admissions portfolio of programs, serving as a liaison as it relates to student engagement activities, partnering with Centers of Excellence, managing external partner relationships, and/or leading functional areas of the admissions horizontal.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Executes recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber candidates for MS graduate degree programs. Manages the end-to-end recruiting and admissions processes, including prospecting, application review, interviews, and admission and scholarship recommendation. Cultivates relationships with prospective students, providing guidance and support throughout the application journey. Leverages a solid understanding of new inquiry generation and prospect management to recruit students for graduate programs.
2. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of recruitment and admissions efforts. Cultivates and leverages strategic partnerships in the business community and within professional organizations in support of the growth and enhancement of graduate programs. Represents the Neeley School at external functions and interacts with corporate executives and other community leaders as appropriate.
3. Responds to inquiries from applicants and admitted students concerning the application process. Guides prospective students from inquiry through application and into the deposit and orientation phase of enrollment. Ensures the completeness of applicant data in School software prior to each program start date.
4. Conducts personal interviews and analyzes and synthesizes applicant data (including undergraduate transcripts, test scores, professional work history, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvement, essays, interview reports, etc.), in an effort to select the best applicants for admission.
5. Supports the operational success of the recruiting and enrollment team by providing leadership in a variety of areas, such as leading the recruitment efforts for one or more graduate degree programs, overseeing data management and analysis efforts, managing communication with program applicants, coordinating the application process, analyzing the effectiveness of recruitment efforts by channel, reporting on program outcomes, and managing the interview process for candidates. Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, and strategic planning initiatives. As directed, supports or leads planning for events centered on current students and alumni that are leveraged for the purpose of recruiting.
6. Contributes to special initiatives as requested by supporting assessment, rankings, alumni outreach and other priorities such as developing strategies to attract diverse candidates and/or develop an international recruiting strategy, and by conducting research and analysis including assignments in support of new academic programs or program components.
7. Works in close partnership with other graduate staff and faculty to support student recruitment.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in recruiting, business development, admissions, or related fields.
• 2 years of experience leading programs, projects, or other initiatives in a professional setting, including making presentations to groups and maintaining social media (experience can run concurrently).

Preferred Education & Experience:

• MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
• Graduate student recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting students in a competitive environment.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of social media marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of a consumer orientation.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of higher education admissions processes and best practices.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal communication, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skill in leadership to effectively lead a team or project.
• Skill in oral and written communication and organizational techniques.
• Skill in making effective presentations.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to become proficient with Salesforce (or other CRM).
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly.
• Ability to secure meetings with key decision-makers within local companies. Ability to travel occasionally to professional development conferences and/or to develop new markets.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position but requires some local travel.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.