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West Virginia University · 1 day ago

(Remote) Recruitment Strategist - Graduate Admissions

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with Graduate Admissions Director and Assistant Director on university wide recruitment and enrollment strategies.

Work directly with college key contacts to develop college and program specific recruitment goals.

Working with college key contacts, collaborate on recruitment strategies, create buy-in with college constituents and implement strategies

Maintain ongoing communications with WVU program contacts to stay abreast of current program information and to ensure admissions decisions are being made and communicated in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain relationships with various units across campus that provide support to potential and current graduate students including Student Financial Services, WVU Housing, The Office of Graduate Education and Life, The Purpose Center and Student Affairs.

Develop and participate in online information sessions on topics related to graduate admissions and enrollment.

Monitor and evaluate success of strategies and share results with college contacts and Graduate Admissions and Recruitment leadership.

Utilize multiple communication methods (phone, email, social media, events) to engage with prospective graduate and professional students. Provide accurate information on admission requirements, application process and funding opportunities.

Manage roster of inquiries and applicants in CRM. Record and track student engagements.

Create and regularly monitor reports in CRM to provide data for recruitment reporting. Reports should include data on inquiries, applications, admits and enrolled students.

Create and implement centralized recruitment and admission communication plans using the CRM system. These are communications that apply to large audiences.

Work with individual graduate programs across campus to develop program specific recruitment and admission communication flows using the CRM system. Highlight unique attributes of programs, students and alumni. Meet regularly with program contacts to update and enhance communications.

Connect with faculty, alumni and current students to create program-relevant recruitment assets.

Create recruitment strategies that ensure visibility of research activities among graduate and professional programs.

Ensure timely delivery of responses and assistance

Participate in unit-specific and university-wide market research efforts, utilizing market research, enrollment management data, focus groups and audience surveys to guide strategic direction.

Assist in the planning and execution of professional student recruitment events like Graduate Discover WVU Day and Colloquium.

Create and oversee a graduate and professional ambassador group.

Participate in NAGAP and other graduate enrollment related professional organizations for professional development and staying current on recruitment and enrollment trends.

Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree

A minimum of one (1) year experience in Higher Education, Marketing, Recruitment, Advertising, Public Relations, Sales

Valid Driver's License

Effectively utilize technology in daily tasks.

Synthesize information from a variety of sources and stakeholders.

Strong written and communication skills.

Strong presentation skills.

Ability to formulate innovative and creative solutions using data-driven approaches.

Ability to multitask. Manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Self-starter with ability to develop, track and analyze recruitment strategies.

Collaborate constructively with peers in the WVU community.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively articulate strategies.

Ability to address conflict in a professional way.

Ability to operate computer and experience with a computerized student information system and CRM.

Preferred

Master's Degree

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year

18 sick days per year

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Wellness programs

Company

West Virginia University

Glassdoor

4.0

West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

Founded in 1867

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.wvu.edu/

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