"Assistant Director of Recruitment"

Job Details

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Grad Prog Adm & Rctmt Coord I

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director to join the MBA and Master’s admissions and recruitment team. This role plays a critical part in recruiting and enrolling high-quality candidates for graduate business programs at the Wisconsin School of Business. The Assistant Director will support all current and future MBA and Master’s programs.

The Assistant Director will:

• Actively recruit prospective students for MBA and specialized Master’s programs through individual consultations, virtual events, and targeted outreach efforts.
• Present program information to prospective students in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Travel to domestic recruitment events including graduate fairs, career fairs, and partner institutions.
• Represent the MBA and Master’s programs at on-campus events, class visits, and admitted student experiences.
• Collaborate with the admissions and recruitment team to design, implement, and evaluate new recruitment tactics and engagement strategies.
• Support prospective students throughout the admissions funnel, from inquiry through enrollment.
• May be involved in other marketing, recruiting and admissions initiatives.

The position requires both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively.
• A creative mindset for developing new ideas and improving recruitment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Some evening and weekend events, as well as domestic travel, will be required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business, MBA and Masters Admissions

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $53,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year professional experience, preferably in areas such as recruitment, outreach, sales, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years professional experience

Well qualified candidates will possess:

• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and precision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated abilities in project and event management skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven setting
• High degree of initiative
• Proven success in working both independently and in teams
• Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence
• Excellent technical skills, such as a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and/or recruiting and admissions software

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Dan Bonazza

dan.bonazza@wisc.edu

608-263-1189