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Georgia State University · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Graduate Recruiting

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$50K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the country, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Graduate Recruiting to lead recruitment, admission, and enrollment strategies for their MBA and specialized master’s programs. This role involves overseeing recruitment operations, managing a team, and collaborating with various departments to achieve enrollment goals.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of recruitment strategies across domestic and international markets

Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management for Graduate Recruitment Managers and recruiting staff to achieve enrollment targets while maintaining high standards for candidate quality and experience

Provide leadership oversight for major recruitment and yield initiatives, including Open Houses, Information Sessions, Admitted Student programs, and targeted yield campaigns

Ensure consistent execution, strong candidate engagement, and alignment with enrollment priorities

Serve as the recruiting unit’s subject-matter expert for the graduate CRM and application ecosystem

Oversee end-to-end funnel management from prospect through enrollment, including communication strategy, event workflows, data integrity, yield analysis, and reporting

Lead the adoption and optimization of recruitment technologies to improve efficiency and conversion

Apply advanced professional judgment and program knowledge to holistic application review and admissions decision-making

Lead or support admissions committee processes and scholarship recommendations in alignment with academic standards and enrollment goals

Partner with college leadership on enrollment planning, market analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Remain current on best practices in graduate recruitment and admissions and lead data-informed approaches across the portfolio

Contribute to budgeting, resource planning, and operational decision-making

Collaborate closely with marketing, academic units, student services, and university partners to ensure integrated recruitment and enrollment efforts

Qualification

Graduate recruitment strategyAdmissions managementCRM systemsData-driven decision-makingLeadership skillsTeam motivationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

Preferred

Significant progressively responsible experience in graduate recruitment, admissions, or enrollment management, including demonstrated supervisory experience, or a comparable combination of education and professional experience

Demonstrated expertise in graduate recruitment strategy, admissions, and enrollment funnel management

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and engage senior stakeholders

Advanced experience with CRM systems and data-driven decision-making in an enrollment context

Proven ability to manage complexity, exercise independent judgment, and lead initiatives with significant institutional impact

Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed and travel regionally, nationally, and internationally

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees