Graduate Events and Recruitment Specialist
Graduate Events and Recruitment Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description
The Graduate Events and Recruitment Specialist reporting directly to the Director of Admissions for the Master of Engineering in CSA & CPE is a key team member responsible for executing high-engagement recruitment events; managing administrative processes including evaluation of admission applications and the processing of scholarships; and representing Virginia Tech . programs to prospective students on and off campus and through various outreach means. This role will entail independent decision making in admissions and close collaboration with various University units and vendors including building operations catering vendors marking and communications the Graduate School and the Division of Enrollment Management. The ideal candidate excels in logistics customer service detail orientation and an understanding of prospective graduate student behavior.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of training and experience;
- Proven analytical organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent listening customer service presentation interpersonal networking and public relations skills.
- Sound logistical thinking and orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment meet deadlines handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate eagerness to learn new things while maintaining a positive and flexible demeanor.
- Information technology aptitude with a demonstrated ability to learn and leverage software systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Experience in admissions
- Familiarity with MS Office software software tools MS Teams CRM systems Slate and/or similar tools.
- Knowledge of prospective graduate student lifecycle
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience starting at $60000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
October 3 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Maura Gardner at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
