Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Specialist IV - Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist
Huntsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is focused on advancing higher education through innovative recruitment strategies. The Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the university’s graduate programs by leading recruitment efforts, guiding prospective students through the admissions process, and assisting enrolled students with registration and enrollment.
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Responsibilities
Develops and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract prospective graduate students
Implements, coordinates and participates in lead generation events and activities at internal SHSU graduate fairs and open houses, external conferences, and outreach events
Collaborates to develop and execute recruitment and communication plans specific to targeted audiences
Provides personalized guidance to prospective graduate students regarding application requirements, deadlines, and program options
Maintains accurate records of applicant communications and progress through the graduate admissions pipeline, including work with external vendors
Assists admitted graduate students with course registration, orientation, and onboarding processes
Serves as a resource for graduate students and graduate faculty navigating enrollment systems and university policies
Works closely with the registrar, financial aid, and academic advising offices to resolve graduate student enrollment issues
Tracks and analyzes recruitment and enrollment data to inform strategic planning
Prepares regular reports to identify application trends, enrollment statistics, and to measure the effectiveness of recruitment activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a related field
Experience in Higher Education admissions, student services, and specialized work is desirable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Ability to work with university administrators, faculty and staff and also with prospective students, alumni, and friends of the graduate community
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Familiarity with student information systems and CRM platforms is a plus
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
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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