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Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,900–$70,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Campaigns, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Financial Aid, Higher Education, Leadership, Market Development, Market Tracking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Recruiting Strategy, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Student Admissions, Technical Recruiting, Territory Management, Webinar, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Major/Essential Functions

  • Develop and implement strategic recruitment initiatives to increase graduate student enrollment by identifying, cultivating, and converting prospective students through the enrollment funnel for assigned academic programs.
  • Represent Texas Tech University at recruitment events, graduate fairs, conferences, webinars, employer visits, and other outreach opportunities while delivering presentations and counseling prospective students regarding graduate programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, and enrollment processes.
  • Manage a recruitment territory and prospect pipeline by utilizing the Universitys CRM and communication
    platforms to execute personalized outreach campaigns, monitor engagement, and maintain accurate recruitment records. Work with Enrollment Management Marketing to help develop and execute these outreach campaigns.
  • Collaborate with academic colleges, faculty, and Enrollment Management partners to develop recruitment strategies, promote graduate programs, improve application conversion, and support enrollment goals.
  • Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate recruitment effectiveness, identify market opportunities,monitor key performance indicators, and recommend data-informed strategies that improve application, admission, and enrollment outcomes.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and admissions counseling by serving as a primary point of contact for prospective graduate students, responding to inquiries, guiding applicants through the admissions process, and assisting admitted students through enrollment.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute graduate recruitment programs and events, including open houses, information sessions, campus visits, virtual events, and yield initiatives designed to engage prospective and admitted students.
  • Provide leadership and supervision for Graduate Recruitment staff, including establishing performance
    expectations, coaching employees, coordinating recruitment activities, evaluating performance, and ensuring achievement of departmental enrollment goals.


Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Some weekend and evening work is required

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred; experience in graduate recruitment, enrollment management, or higher education is highly desirable.


Department

Admissions

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Admissions & Recruitment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work as a leader in the office and member of the team


Annualized Pay Range

$53,900 - $70,100 - $86,200

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