"Recruiter, Graduate Programs"

Recruiter, Graduate Programs

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24122

Department: Karl Eller Grad School of Mgmt

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Eller College of Management is seeking a dynamic and motivated Recruiter, Graduate Programs to join our recruitment team. This position will be based in the Greater Phoenix metro area, with regular office presence in both downtown Phoenix and Chandler and will play a critical part in expanding Eller's presence and impact in the Greater Phoenix area.

This hybrid position combines traditional recruitment functions-managing and nurturing prospective student leads-with community and corporate engagement. The recruiter will serve as a local ambassador for Eller's graduate programs, with primary responsibility for recruiting for the following Eller programs:

• Executive MBA (Downtown Phoenix)
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA - Downtown Chandler)
• Online Master's in MIS
• Online Master's in Cybersecurity
• Other programs when the need arises

In addition to student recruitment, this position will collaborate closely with the University of Arizona's Eller Partnership Office (EPO) and other teams located in downtown Phoenix and Chandler to strengthen relationships with employers, professional organizations, and community groups to build sustainable pipelines of qualified graduate students.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Lead Management - 50%

• Proactively engage with prospective students through phone, email, text, virtual meetings, and in-person consultations.
• Manage inquiries and applications in the CRM, provide consistent and personalized communication from interest through enrollment.
• Conduct admissions consultations, information sessions, and one-on-one meetings to guide candidates through program offerings, requirements, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with other Eller teams to engage applicants (e.g., site visit, sit in classes) to motivate enrollment.
• Collaborate with other Eller recruiters and program directors to ensure seamless handoff and follow-up throughout the admissions funnel.

Community & Corporate Outreach - 35%

• Partner with Eller college staff in Phoenix and Chandler to expand employer pipelines and strengthen local engagement.
• Represent Eller Graduate Programs at corporate offices, community events, career fairs, and professional organizations.
• Collaborate with corporate relations colleagues on joint employer initiatives such as tuition or application benefits, professional development workshops, and networking.
• Host and coordinate recruitment events in Phoenix, Chandler, and surrounding areas, ensuring professional representation of Eller graduate programs.

Collaboration & Strategy - 15%

• Serve as the local connector between the Phoenix metro area business community and Eller's Tucson-based recruitment and academic leadership teams.
• Provide market insights from the Phoenix area, including competitor activity, corporate needs, and community connection opportunities.
• Track, measure, and report on recruitment and outreach activities, evaluating impact and ROI of efforts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment strategies for graduate programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in professional and academic settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to groups and individuals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter able to work independently in the Phoenix metro area while staying connected to the Tucson-based team.

Work Environment & Travel

• This position is based in Phoenix/Chandler and requires frequent local travel to corporate sites and community events.
• Close collaboration with other Eller staff in downtown Phoenix and Chandler is expected.
• Occasional travel to the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson will be required.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to support events and outreach activities.
• This position would split in-office time between the Phoenix and Chandler campuses.
• Work location mix is expected to be one day in our Downtown Phoenix office, one day in the Downtown Chandler location, and 3 days remote.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, or corporate engagement.
• Established professional network in Phoenix/Chandler area.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce) and digital recruitment tools.
• Experience of graduate business education trends and market needs.
• Experience in higher education.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 6

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Recruitment & Admissions

Job Function Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Until Filled: Yes