ul>Designs and executes top of the funnel recruitment initiatives to increase undergraduate and graduate student leads, applications, enrollments, and coursework participation in Schar School programs with direction from the Senior Director of Enrollment and Marketing; Plans, coordinates, and manages Schar School participation at external recruitment activities including graduate fairs, policy conferences, networking events, employer engagement activities, and university-hosted recruitment events; Creates and implements campus-based recruitment strategies that engage current undergraduate students in Schar School undergraduate coursework, learning communities, and accelerated master's programs; Cultivates and manages recruitment partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, policy institutes, employers, military and veteran communities, and international organizations to generate prospective student leads and strengthen enrollment pipelines; Builds and maintains relationships with feeder institutions, community colleges, high schools, honors programs, and academic departments to increase awareness of Schar School opportunities and generate prospective student interest; Collaborates with the Recruitment Marketing Manager to identify, procure, and manage recruitment materials and event-related promotional resources; and. Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Generally, a minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or related outreach and engagement roles;
- Knowledge of higher education recruitment, lead generation, and enrollment conversion practices for a diverse audience;
- Skill in planning and executing recruitment and yield events;
- Skill in relationship management, public speaking, and written communication;
- Skill in utilizing CRM and Microsoft Suite to track recruitment activity and analyze enrollment data;
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities, budgets, logistics, and operational activities simultaneously;
- Ability to think critically, act independently, and identify strategic opportunities; and.