Advertising Summary: The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of
Government and Public Affairs invites applications for a Senior
Recruitment Coordinator. Reporting to the Associate Dean for
Academic Advising & Student Services, this position serves as
the primary school-level point of contact for prospective students,
faculty partners, and external partners interested in the L.
Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. This
position drives student enrollment growth, elevates school
visibility, and develops strategic recruitment and yield plans
aligned with university enrollment strategies and the School’s
academic priorities. The role provides strategic oversight for
recruitment initiatives, market analysis, and pipeline development
across community colleges and higher education institutions in the
Mid-Atlantic region. The position directs graduate admissions
operations, utilizes recruitment systems (Slate and Tableau),
mobilizes faculty and staff engagement, collaborates closely with
university leadership and graduate program directors, and leads a
team dedicated to attracting a diverse, high-caliber student
body.
Unit: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs
Department: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs
Department Summary:
The Wilder School's mission is to:
● Engage, teach and inspire students and leaders to understand and solve challenges in our world.
● Advance research that informs public policy and decision-making to improve our communities.
● Collaborate with communities through innovative partnerships to enhance the quality of life.
The Wilder School's vision is to be the premier resource for public policy expertise in public safety, governance, and economic and community development. The 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings confirm the Wilder School among the top 15% of graduate schools of public affairs at No. 36 and tied for No.1 in Virginia. The School is also ranked No. 8 in Homeland Security Programs, and No. 33 in Public Management and Leadership. The Wilder School has over 1,400 students and more than 12,000 alumni, with an established environment where multiple perspectives thrive and where a common interest in public service and the betterment of society unites these perspectives together. Our academic excellence attracts the highest quality faculty, staff, and students, and our graduates are leaders in their professions.
Our location in Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, combined with our proximity to Washington, DC, provides numerous opportunities for engaged scholarship, teaching and community engagement activities. A creative, interdisciplinary School with both academic programs and training/research centers in the social sciences and professional arenas, we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, providing students and faculty with the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and experience necessary for success.
For additional information about the Wilder School, please visit our website at https://wilder.vcu.edu/ .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Advising & Student Services, this position serves as the primary school-level point of contact for prospective students, faculty partners, and external partners interested in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. This position drives student enrollment growth, elevates school visibility, and develops strategic recruitment and yield plans aligned with university enrollment strategies and the School’s academic priorities. The role provides strategic oversight for recruitment initiatives, market analysis, and pipeline development across community colleges and higher education institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. The position directs graduate admissions operations, utilizes recruitment systems (Slate and Tableau), mobilizes faculty and staff engagement, collaborates closely with university leadership and graduate program directors, and leads a team dedicated to attracting a diverse, high-caliber student body.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Market Development
Unit: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs
Department: L D Wilder Sch of Govt & Pub Affrs
Department Summary:
The Wilder School's mission is to:
● Engage, teach and inspire students and leaders to understand and solve challenges in our world.
● Advance research that informs public policy and decision-making to improve our communities.
● Collaborate with communities through innovative partnerships to enhance the quality of life.
The Wilder School's vision is to be the premier resource for public policy expertise in public safety, governance, and economic and community development. The 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings confirm the Wilder School among the top 15% of graduate schools of public affairs at No. 36 and tied for No.1 in Virginia. The School is also ranked No. 8 in Homeland Security Programs, and No. 33 in Public Management and Leadership. The Wilder School has over 1,400 students and more than 12,000 alumni, with an established environment where multiple perspectives thrive and where a common interest in public service and the betterment of society unites these perspectives together. Our academic excellence attracts the highest quality faculty, staff, and students, and our graduates are leaders in their professions.
Our location in Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, combined with our proximity to Washington, DC, provides numerous opportunities for engaged scholarship, teaching and community engagement activities. A creative, interdisciplinary School with both academic programs and training/research centers in the social sciences and professional arenas, we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, providing students and faculty with the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and experience necessary for success.
For additional information about the Wilder School, please visit our website at https://wilder.vcu.edu/ .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Advising & Student Services, this position serves as the primary school-level point of contact for prospective students, faculty partners, and external partners interested in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. This position drives student enrollment growth, elevates school visibility, and develops strategic recruitment and yield plans aligned with university enrollment strategies and the School’s academic priorities. The role provides strategic oversight for recruitment initiatives, market analysis, and pipeline development across community colleges and higher education institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. The position directs graduate admissions operations, utilizes recruitment systems (Slate and Tableau), mobilizes faculty and staff engagement, collaborates closely with university leadership and graduate program directors, and leads a team dedicated to attracting a diverse, high-caliber student body.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Market Development
- Strategic Planning & Campaigns: Develop, execute, and monitor the Wilder School's strategic recruitment and yield plans in alignment with university enrollment strategies, academic priorities, marketing goals, and innovative recruitment techniques.
