UNIV - Director of Recruitment and Admissions - College of Graduate Studies
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The Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the College of Graduate Studies is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract and enroll graduate students analyzing data and market trends and establishing recruitment targets. This role involves collaborating on budget allocation traveling to recruitment events building relationships with institutions and coordinating campus visits and virtual recruitment activities. The Director will oversee application management provide personalized support to applicants and develop yield strategies to convert admitted students to enrolled. Additionally they will track enrollment metrics generate reports and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements while ensuring a smooth transition for new students. This position requires both in and out of state travel.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
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Job Description
The Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the College of Graduate Studies is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract and enroll graduate students analyzing data and market trends and establishing recruitment targets. This role involves collaborating on budget allocation traveling to recruitment events building relationships with institutions and coordinating campus visits and virtual recruitment activities. The Director will oversee application management provide personalized support to applicants and develop yield strategies to convert admitted students to enrolled. Additionally they will track enrollment metrics generate reports and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements while ensuring a smooth transition for new students. This position requires both in and out of state travel.
Strategic Leadership and Recruitment Outreach (35%)
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for graduate recruitment that are aligned with institutional goals
- Analyze enrollment data market trends and competitor landscape to inform recruitment initiatives
- Establish annual recruitment targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - measurable goals such as application numbers completion rates yield rates and geographic/demographic metrics
- Collaborate with the budget manager on resource allocation and recruitment expenses.
- Travel to recruitment fairs graduate school expos and partner institutions
- Attend and present at national academic conferences and professional associations
- Build and maintain relationships with undergraduate institutions and faculty advisors
- Coordinate campus visit programs information sessions and program-specific events
- Develop partnerships with international and domestic feeder institutions
Virtual and Digital Recruitment (15%)
- Design and host virtual open houses webinars and online information sessions
- Implement and optimize recruitment Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for prospect management
- Provide content requirements and event specifications to Marketing Specialist
- Share recruitment insights with Marketing Specialist for campaign development
Application Management and Review Coordination (25%)
- Monitor application progress and identify incomplete applications
- Implement systematic follow-up protocols for incomplete applications
- Provide personalized outreach to guide applicants through completion process
- Track and improve application completion rates
- Work with program directors and managers throughout the application review process
- Support program managers with interview logistics and technical setup as needed
Relationship Building and Personalized Support (15%)
- Establish meaningful connections with prospective students from first inquiry
- Provide individualized guidance throughout the application process
- Create touchpoint schedule to maintain engagement with prospects and applicants
- Respond promptly to inquiries with personalized helpful information
- Develop strategies to make each applicant feel valued and special
- Create supportive communications that make applicants feel valued and welcomed
Yield Management and Student Success (10%)
- Develop and execute yield strategies to convert admitted students to enrolled
- Assist program managers with on-campus visit coordination
- Track enrollment metrics and implement interventions as needed
- Maintain regular contact with admitted students through enrollment
- Participate in new student orientation sessions to ensure smooth transition
- Follow up with new students during first weeks to ensure successful start
- Generate reports on recruitment metrics application completion rates and enrollment trends
- Provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements
- Support institutional reporting requirements
Additional New Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work odd shift as required.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn new processes tools and equipment as required.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A masters degree and three years experience in student services programs. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work odd shift as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn new processes tools and equipment as required.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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