Senior College Recruiter

3 days ago

Miami, FL, United States The University of Miami Full time
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The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has s exciting full time opportunity for a Senior College Recruiter. As a key member of the Graduate Studies Office team, the Senior College Recruiter will implement strategic recruitment and engagement initiatives across a variety of platforms and events, with an emphasis on relationship-building, personalized communication, and data-driven decision-making to ensure the selection and attraction of the strongest possible candidates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified, diverse applicants to the PhD, MS, MPS programs for all departments (atmospheric sciences, marine biology and ecology , environmental science and policy, marine geosciences, ocean sciences).
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with undergraduate institutions, academic advisors, faculty, alumni, and professional organizations to expand the applicant pipeline.
  • Coordinate closely with Rosenstiel School admissions, faculty, and career services to align messaging with program strengths, industry trends, and student outcomes.
  • Coordinate with MPS Track Leaders and PhD/MS Graduate Program Directors to optimize their engagement in recruitment activities
  • Collaborate with the Graduate Studies Office team, Graduate Program Directors, and MPS Track Leaders on strategy for continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including HR, communications, and leadership, to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational needs.
  • Complete a yearly market analysis of competitor programs.
  • Collaborate with the MPS marketing team to create engaging content for email campaigns, webinars, social media, and recruitment publications.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing high-touch communication (including text messaging during regular business hours) and support throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle.
  • Represent the Rosenstiel School and all graduate programs at in-person and virtual graduate school fairs, scientific conferences, university visits, and professional events (extensive travel required).
  • Develop and manage on-campus recruitment events including campus tours, PhD Recruitment Weekend, and MPS Preview Weekend
  • Track and analyze recruitment data using Slate CRM and other systems to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and optimize strategies.
  • Manage the Slate admissions review process for faculty (including cross training) and work closely with admissions team members in the Graduate Studies Office.
  • Manage the I-20 process for newly admitted students and work closely with International Admissions as well as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to support new international students.
  • Work closely with graduate programs and the Rosenstiel webmaster to update Graduate Studies Office and graduate program webpages.
  • Assist in the development of new graduate programs, including online programs.
  • Participate in onboarding and orientation events for incoming students.
  • Manage all recruitment travel logistics and credit card reconciliation in Workday.
  • Supervise student employees supporting admissions and recruitment
Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in marine science, environmental science, education, communications, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, outreach, or related fields.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse audiences including prospective students, parents, faculty, and alumni.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred:
  • Master's degree (MPS or related field) or experience working in marine/environmental sciences or higher education.
  • Familiarity with graduate-level STEM education and career pathways.
  • Proficiency with CRM tools such as Slate, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
  • Spanish or other language skills a plus, given the program's international applicant pool.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse populations.
  • Public speaking and presentation abilities.
  • Organizational and event-planning skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and students on professional and program development
  • Strong attention to detail, organized, and multi-task oriented
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and direct subordinates
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed, with occasional evening or weekend work.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus.


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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A8

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