Graduate Programs Student Recruiter

103896BR

Off-Campus: Washington, D. C.

Sr Degree Programs Recruiter

Job Description

Under administrative direction, represents the school and/or program(s) to corporations, business and government employers, and the public at large with the objective of enhancing the understanding and support for the college, and increasing the number of qualified applicants matriculating into its degreed programs. May act as a lead in directing and overseeing admission/recruiting activities.

Job Family

Advising & Admissions

Department Name

TSGM Academic

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

03-September-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Generates student leads interested in the three programs via various lead generation activities: B2B business development efforts, hosting in-person and virtual information sessions, scheduling and conducting face-to-face appointments, phone calls, and online communication channels to provide program benefits and admissions requirements.
• Assists with targeted diversity recruitment: military, women, ethnic, geographic, etc. Primary roles to include: assists teams in diversity messaging and communication, creates email templates, assists admission with tracking applications, assists management with creating a follow-up plan to nature connections made events and tracks diverse prospects in campaigns through the admissions cycle.
• Assists the Recruitment and Admissions Team in identifying specific market trends that could potentially affect recruiting strategies, and develops recruitment and admission strategies around them.
• Strategizes, plans and executes grassroot recruit efforts to promote all three executive degree programs, while building relationship and rapport with prospective students.
• Maintains effective communication with prospective students regarding degree programs.
• Manages prospective students by maintaining extensive contacts, monitoring application progress from start to completion, identifying and resolving problems.
• Leverages Salesforce (CRM system) to track and monitor lead activity and application status. Collaborates with Operations team on end-of-cycle clean up, program audits, final program data collection.
• Qualifies prospective students and retains the overall interest of admitted students between admit and the launch date of the program while working in tandem with individual program managers.
• Represents the degree programs through various presentations and attends activities such as college fairs and community meetings.
• Coordinates and may assist in creating internal and external communications to new student leads, prospective students and admitted students via letters, articles, newsletter support, phone and, E-mail interactions.
• Plans and coordinates on and off campus recruitment activities and events for prospective students.
• Disseminates informational material to prospective students (i.e., admission and financial aid applications).
• Collaborates with the Branding and Communications department on marketing projects and creative initiatives; assists in executing quarterly updates on web and other marketing materials in order to ensure accurate and consistent data is being presented and disseminated appropriately.
• Acts as liaison and develops strong relationships with local organizations, corporations, Alumni, current student cohorts and other local networks that can aide recruitment efforts in the assigned markets through a variety of communication methods.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions designated by supervisor.
• Acts as School and program representative located at Thunderbird's Washington D.C. Center of Excellence location.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND five (5) years of directly related experience; one (1) of which includes promotional sales, marketing or similar experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Travel commitments may include domestic and international requirements involving extended and/or protracted periods of time.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing/selling techniques; preferably in a higher education setting and with executive level graduate programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in graduate management education and related admission practices.
• Experience with student recruitment and graduate admission practices.
• Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to international students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices related to academic advising, recruitment/retention, and/or other student support functions.
• Experience developing and conducting group presentations targeted to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Experience in strategic planning and decision-making principles and procedures.
• Experience in using organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in creating brand awareness campaigns.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Located at Thunderbird's Washington D.C. Center of Excellence.

Department Statement

The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is one of the finest global leadership and global management schools in the world with both graduate and undergraduate students. Solutions for the planet mean developing problem‐solvers from around the globe. From our world‐renowned faculty representing six continents to hundreds of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the Thunderbird School of Global Management welcomes diversity and encourages quality and great value. It is one of the top global leadership and global management schools in the country, highly ranked for academics, practical research, and student outcomes.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and TSGM will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.