Organizational Statement:
Dividing effort between online and in-person specialty master's programs, this position is responsible for recruiting strong candidates for our graduate programs and ensuring a high-quality, personal experience from the very top of the admissions funnel through matriculation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging events that lead to increased student enrollment. Work independently to create new outreach initiatives and develop the pipeline. Represent the Smith School at various recruiting functions, activities, and events, ensuring the highest level of professionalism. Work with the Director of MBA Admissions and the Admissions staff to develop and execute tactical recruitment objectives and goals to support departmental, school-wide, and institutional strategies.
• Lead MBA/MS recruitment programs, managing campus partnerships and staff to meet organizational goals
• Develop recruitment strategies leveraging CRM systems (Salesforce) and data analysis to enhance outreach, strategic decision making & stakeholder relationships
• Apply change management to streamline processes and improve team performance.
Physical Demands: Ability to travel and lift to ten lbs.
Preferences: Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience working in a business school environment and graduate/executive education. Experience working with Full-time MBA or graduate business admissions. Experience working in a business school environment and graduate/executive education experience preferred. Direct customer service or consultative sales experience preferred
License/Certifications: N/A
Note: Domestic and international travel will be required, depending on the unit's needs.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/AMinimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional admissions, event planning, recruiting, or student services experience. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate admission policies and protocols.
Knowledge of data management.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, list of three references
Best Consideration Date:
February 6, 2026
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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Employment EligibilityThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of professional admissions, event planning, recruiting, or student services experience
- One year of experience leading or supervising professional staff
- Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate admission policies and protocols
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service
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