Associate Director, Graduate Student Recruitment

The W. P. Carey School of Business, Graduate Programs, is looking for an Associate Director, Graduate Student Recruitment. This position is responsible for the training, development and results of the recruitment team responsible for the graduate programs of the W. P. Carey School of Business. This position is also responsible for all on campus/virtual recruitment events as well as special projects that may include business to business development, diversity recruitment and undergraduate pipeline development (as advised). To be successful in this position you should be a forward-thinking self-starter and have excellent relationship-building skills to complete the follow up activities necessary to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the University. The position provides detailed information regarding graduate business programs that can assist prospective graduate students in addressing their inquiries, needs and/or concerns regarding admission to Graduate School and maintains communication with admitted students to retain interest in the programs. In addition, the Associate Director supports other recruiting activities on and off campus by attending education and career fairs, networking events, ASU events and other events that connect and build relationships with not only our prospective graduate students but also others within the ASU and local communities.

Job Family

Generic

Department Name

WPC GPO Dean

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$65,000 per year

Close Date

19-July-2021

Category

04

Essential Duties

Effectively assist in hiring, training and development of teams of Assistant Directors of Recruitment

Develop, implement, and monitor staff performance goals to ensure maximum performance

Monitor and analyze performance data for use in daily coaching of team members.

Apply coaching techniques to enhance the performance of individual team members.

Develop and implement team building and motivational activities

Generate new business through networking and community outreach and undergraduate pipeline development.

Work directly with prospective students to assist them through the enrollment process and resolve escalated concerns.

Maintain a working knowledge of enrollment/yield status of all programs under purview and coach Assistant Directors in using probing questions and influencing to increase yield.

Work effectively with the Admission Operations team to ensure quality standards are understood and met.

Work cross functionally with other units inside and outside the school (i.e., alumni, marketing, athletics, Greek Life, etc…)

Design and execute portfolio recruitment events both virtually and in person with the consultation of the Director of Recruitment.

Travel throughout a specific territory for events, networking, community outreach, and generating interest in the University.

Consistently participate in scheduled meetings and training.

Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Days and Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with extended hours including evenings and weekends as needed. In and out of state travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND seven (7) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Eleven (11) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

4 years of experience in higher education recruitment is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of higher education market and industry.

Two years sales management experience including implementing training programs and/or team building and motivational activities.

Proven track record of success in sales management and/or recruitment training.

Experience in using leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Evidence of being results oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks.

Evidence of a passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help adults achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Evidence of effective verbal and written communications, including grammar and spelling.

Experience in CRM systems such as PeopleSoft and Salesforce.

Experience effectively delivering presentations and ideas to large and small groups.

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.

Communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

Use standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

This position receives semi-annual managerial review of objectives.

Work extended hours, including evening and/or weekends, as needed.

Department Statement

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with more than 15,000 students and 100,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

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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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background 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.

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.

Associate Director, Graduate Student Recruitment | Arizona State University