Graduate Programs Recruiter

Job Profile:

Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator 2

Job Family:

Student Recruitment and Admission

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$62,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 ; DOE

Under general direction and reporting to the Thunderbird leadership team, the recruiter represents Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management in activities which broaden the base of prospective students for the school's degree programs, with a primary focus on the Accelerated Master of Global Management (AMGM) and Master of Global Management (MGM) in Phoenix, Arizona. The recruiter will also qualify prospective students according to given program criteria, help them through the entire application process and maintain communication with admitted students to retain interest in the programs until their cohort launches while working collaboratively with the Student Success team and other departments. The recruiter will be able to connect quickly with students and with internal and external partners in a poised, informative and enthusiastic manner and will be capable of stimulating and motivating others while being responsive and aware of their needs and concerns. This position will entail working at a fast pace with frequent interruptions and will require working both independently and collaboratively at times in order to complete tasks.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; Thunderbird School of Global Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as primary point of contact for students in the Accelerated MGM pathway. 

• Provides information and support to undergraduate students preparing to transition into graduate coursework. 

• Collaborates with academic advisors to ensure alignment with degree requirements. 

• Tracks student progress through the accelerated program using advising tools and reports. 

• Works to generate student leads for both AMGM and MGM, via various lead generation activities: hosting information sessions, scheduling and conducting face-to-face or virtual appointments, phone calls, and online communication channels to provide program benefits and admissions requirements.

• 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.

• Guides and assists international students through student visa and immigration processes. 

• Leverages Salesforce to track and monitor applicant activity and application status.

• Qualifies prospective students and retains the overall interest of admitted students between admit and the launch date of the program. 

• Assists the Recruitment and Admissions leadership team in identifying market trends that could potentially affect recruiting strategies.

• Represents the program through various presentations and attends activities such as graduate fairs and community meetings both locally and globally.

• 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 email, and interactions.

• Plans and coordinates on and off-campus recruitment programs for prospective students.

• Disseminates informational material to prospective students (i.e., admission and financial aid applications). 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing/selling techniques; preferably in a higher education setting and with graduate programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in graduate management education. Experience with undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and admission practices.

• Demonstrated 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 in working/communicating in a team setting with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in 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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of a second language

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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.   Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

• Regular use of 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 annual managerial review of objectives.

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.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Off-Campus: Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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