Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity)
Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Marketing Strategy and Communications for Isenberg Graduate and Professional Programsand working closely with all program personnel the Graduate Education Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managingqualified leads for Isenberg Graduate and Professional programs. The position will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System data qualifying leads and recommending appropriate allocation ofmarketing resources to follow-up with prospective students.
Essential Functions
- Actively pursues qualified leads and addresses general inquiries from prospective students via one-on-one correspondence.
- Converts qualified leads into promising applications by advising prospective students with appropriate and accurate information regarding program options and admissions.
- Monitors and analyzes data from the CRM System used by Isenberg to track qualified leads from prospect toapplicant to matriculated student. Takes part in decision-making processes pertaining to the CRM System.
- Continuously explores new and innovative ways to utilize the Customer Relationship Management(CRM) tool to improve prospective student services and communications.
- Analyzes data to identify key leads and recommends effective communicationstrategies/marketing resource allocations.
- Contributes to the overall success of Isenberg Graduate and Professional Programs byproviding solutions to team coordination and related workflow procedures such as communication plans assistance with scheduling and promotion of recruiting events and development and maintenance of leadmanagement resources.
- Participates in recruitment activities performed by the department emphasizing program benefits and successoutcomes to prospective students. Attends on-campus career fairs and virtual information sessions for prospective questions from the audience via chat and assists the presenter with managing audience participants.
Other Functions
- May assist the Director of the Full-time MBA program with admission interviews.
- Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet department executive area/division and university goats and objectives.
- Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX Clery and other compliance requirements.
- Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life.
- Demonstrates capacity skill and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree and one (1) year of professional work experience.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively influence stakeholders of various levels including potential students faculty and administration.
- Strong organizational and planning skills including project management skills.
- Ability to quantify results within and across functions.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality when interacting with students and faculty to include a diverse population.
- High technical aptitude including the ability to use computer-based registration and academic records technology (SPIRE PowerPoint Excel Word Email school specific Customer Relationship Management (CRM) packages virtual meeting software packages appointment calendaring system etc.).
- Knowledge and full understanding of the student lifecycle and lead management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Demonstrated customer service experience and enthusiasm.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 37.5 hours/week.
- Required to work some nights and weekends.
- This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employees work isregularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. Asthis position falls within the Professional Staff Union it is subject to the terms and conditionsof the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Level 25
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
