Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Graduate Recruiting
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Director of Graduate Recruiting for the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. This role involves leading recruitment strategies, managing admissions processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student enrollment in graduate programs.
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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
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
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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