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Unity Environmental University · 12 hours ago

Director of Graduate Recruitment

New Gloucester, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Unity Environmental University is seeking a dynamic Director of Graduate Recruitment to lead enrollment growth across its graduate programs. This strategic role focuses on driving revenue through student recruitment and B2B partnerships while ensuring a mission-driven experience for prospective students. The Director will develop data-informed recruitment strategies, manage employer partnerships, and lead a team of graduate recruiters to enhance prospect experiences.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive annual and term-based recruitment strategies with specific enrollment goals by program, market segment, and start date

Define priority audience segments and collaborate with marketing teams to align value propositions with our sustainability mission

Optimize recruitment funnels using ROI data and conversion analytics to maximize enrollment outcomes

Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic employer partnerships that generate qualified leads and cohort opportunities

Develop and maintain articulation agreements with feeder institutions in collaboration with the Academic, Student Success, Marketing, and Organization Effectiveness teams

Set partnership targets, track ROI, and ensure mutual value creation for all stakeholders

Serve as primary liaison between Graduate SEBU and Education Enterprise units (Marketing, Financial Aid, Student Success) to ensure seamless processes

Oversee efficient credit transfer and pre-evaluation processes to accelerate time-to-offer

Align all recruitment activities with Unity's multiple starts annual calendar and maintain the accuracy of pre-enrollment materials

Own end-to-end recruitment lifecycle management in Salesforce Education Cloud, including lead-source taxonomy and attribution modeling

Build comprehensive dashboards, forecast to goals, and deliver weekly progress reporting with actionable insights

Maintain data hygiene standards and ensure compliance with consent and privacy regulations

Meet or exceed SLA response targets for all prospect communications with less than 90% adherence

Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of graduate recruiters

Provide team with program briefs, talk tracks, and ongoing training to improve conversion rates

Foster a collaborative culture that embodies Unity's service orientation and environmental mission

Lead high-impact recruitment events and omnichannel outreach campaigns

Activate alumni networks and student ambassadors for referral programs

Lead external communications and media for the Graduate SEBU

Appear on camera and engage across social media with confidence, working closely with Marketing to plan content and adhere to brand and compliance guidelines

Collaborate with academic leadership to showcase applied learning and graduate career outcomes

Qualification

SalesforceRecruitment strategyTeam leadershipData-driven planningB2B partnershipsPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsRelationship-buildingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of progressive experience in recruitment and/or sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals

Proficiency with Salesforce and/or working CRM knowledge and analytics

Leadership and supervisory experience

Exceptional relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills; ability to influence across academic and administrative units

Valid Maine Driver's License with a good driving record

Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to work both autonomously and in a team

Great time management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities

Good skills in word processing, spreadsheets and computerized database systems

Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the University

Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous and well poised

Ability to travel regularly and work evenings/weekends as needed

Preferred

Master's degree

Proven ability to design and execute data-driven recruitment plans across multiple program portfolios and start dates

Salesforce user with end-to-end lead-lifecycle management experience in an analogous B2B/B2C setting

Demonstrated success engaging adult learners (place-bound, working professionals) in online graduate programs

Demonstrated success creating and closing B2B employer partnerships and developing articulation agreements with colleges/universities

Experience in sustainability, environmental sciences, or mission-aligned sectors; familiarity with outcomes-focused, online graduate education

Knowledge of state authorization considerations and best practices in graduate enrollment

Benefits

Paid holidays off

4 weeks of PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

Relocation Assistance

Company

Unity Environmental University

For more than fifty years, Unity Environmental University has been preparing the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders to successfully face real-world challenges.

Founded in 1965

Unity, Maine, USA

51-200 employees