Recruiting and Enrollment Coordinator

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration and should be combined into a single PDF. Rather than repeating your resume, please tell us what interests you about this role and describe a time you helped someone navigate an important decision or multistep process through direct conversation and follow-up. What did you do, and how did you help them move forward? Recruitment and Enrollment Management (60%) Serve as the primary, public-facing contact for prospective and admitted students, building relationships through individual appointments, email, phone, and events Guide prospective students through program exploration and the application process, and provide timely, personal follow-up Represent the Online MPA at webinars and recruitment events, presenting the program and answering questions for varied audiences Coordinate admissions operations, application review, applicant communications, and accurate records in Salesforce Use recruitment and enrollment data to identify outreach opportunities and improve the prospective student experience Recruitment Strategy and Communications (20%) Partner with the program team and marketing colleagues to plan recruitment outreach and communications Develop and manage email campaigns for prospective, applicant, and admitted student audiences, writing clear, welcoming messages that explain the program and next steps Maintain accurate recruitment materials, admissions webpages, and digital content Plan recruitment events and outreach that broaden the program's reach and help prospective students connect with the Ford School Program Support (20%) Collaborate with the program staff on onboarding and orientation for incoming students Support scholarship review, admissions-related financial aid coordination, and efforts to help admitted students make enrollment decisions Help plan and support at least two in-person residency weekends in Ann Arbor each academic year, along with other program events as needed Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least two years of experience in a role involving regular, direct interaction with prospective students, applicants, clients, or other members of the public. Experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment, student services, or a related setting is particularly relevant Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group settings using a variety of formats, including email, video meetings, and presentations Experience building relationships through proactive outreach and follow-up Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple conversations, deadlines, and records at once Ability to work collaboratively across teams, use sound judgment, and handle sensitive information appropriately Experience using a CRM or comparable system to track contacts, communications, and progress through a process This position generally follows a Monday-Friday schedule. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required to connect with prospective students who work during the day, support recruitment activities, and participate in two annual residency weekends in Ann Arbor. Some travel for admissions events may be required. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.