Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions

Pitt Business is seeking a collaborative and strategic professional to serve as the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions for its MBA and MS programs. Supporting graduate admissions leadership, this role actively contributes to discussions on recruitment strategy while supporting its execution to attract and enroll high-quality graduate business students. The Associate Director will also oversee the Student Ambassador program, engage with prospective students, and collaborate with key internal partners to enhance the recruitment and admissions experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in graduate enrollment, student recruitment, and understanding of industry trends shaping business education. This position requires travel.

Brief Overview of Job Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Yield (65%)

• Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan
• Support the development and execution of recruitment and yield strategies for MBA and MS graduate programs
• Represent Pitt Business at national and international recruiting events in addition to online webinars. Travel required.
• Corresponds and/or meets with prospective students, applicants and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non-academic programs and student activities

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``` - Helps coordinate the planning of on-campus events such as campus visits, open houses and any other activities - Establish communications with the incoming students through their onboarding process - Works with other departments to ensure onboarding programming is established for incoming students

Student Ambassadors (15%)

• Manages the Student Ambassador program to support recruitment and improve application and yield rates
• Recruits, trains and coordinates Student Ambassadors for prospective student engagement
• Develops peer-to-peer engagement strategies to enhance the prospective student experience

Subject Matter Expert (10%)

• Stays informed on trends in graduate business education, including market demand, student demographics and factors influencing prospective students' return to school
• Engages with professional organizations, industry reports and peer institutions to gather insights on evolving recruitment strategies and program positioning
• Shares market intelligence with admissions, graduate programs and student engagement teams to refine outreach, recruitment messaging and enrollment strategies

Supervision (5%)

• Manages recruitment, selection and training of student ambassadors and graduate assistants
• Conduct regular training sessions to ensure student ambassadors and graduate assistant student workers are well-equipped for duties
• Manage work schedules and approve timecards for graduate assistant student workers
• Trains and assists lower-level staff; serves as team lead

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Job Summary

Manages student recruitment activities as well as a student recruitment team. Develops effective programs and plans; analyzes prospective student admissions. Corresponds and meets with prospective students. Travels, as necessary, for recruitment activities and events.

Essential Functions

Ability to adapt to changes in admission processes. Work under pressure, while maintaining complete attention to detail and deadlines. Recognize and resolve issues surrounding the application process, including the use of technology. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Effort

Job is primarily sedentary. However, employee must be able to travel to attend recruiting events which can be intensive during peak recruiting periods. Occasional lifting of heavy objects may be required. Some walking on campus may be required to attend meetings/ev nts.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Student Recruitment

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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