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Admissions and Recruitment Specialist - Brown School - Student Affairs

Washington University in St. Louis · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
Human Resources$50k–$82k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Admissions and Recruitment Specialist supports all aspects of the admissions process with a primary focus on recruitment and prospective student outreach, application review and evaluation, admissions counseling, and other activities to engage highly qualified candidates for the Brown School’s graduate degree programs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manages recruitment for assigned programs.
  • Collaborates with leadership to develop and execute a recruitment plan to support the University’s strategic plan.
  • Represents the university at recruitment functions, including graduate fairs; travel will include evening and weekend commitments, concentrated in the fall and early spring.
  • Represents the university to prospective students, communicating the distinctive aspects of the university, along with an in-depth knowledge of the university's mission and academic programs throughout the recruitment process.
  • PARTNERS WITH THE ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT TEAM TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR PROSPECTIVE/ADMITTED STUDENTS.
  • SERVES AS A LIASON TO CONNECT PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WITH KEY UNIVERSITY RESOURCES.
  • Queries and generates reports on recruitment and yield activities; analyzes and interprets statistics and data to determine pace and predict resource needs to meet short and long-term enrollment goals.
  • PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

    Working Conditions

    • Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
    • Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
    • May require international travel.
    • Ability to work outside normal office hours as needed.
    • Availability for evening/weekend activities and extended hours during peak seasons.

    Education

    • Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.
    • Preferred Qualifications: M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration.

    Skills

    • Analytical Thinking.
    • Business Education.
    • Communication.
    • Database Systems.
    • Deadline Management.
    • Graduate Recruitment.
    • Interpersonal Communication.
    • Marketing.
    • Multitasking.
    • Personal Initiative.
    • Personal Selling.
    • Prioritization.
    • Proactive Planning.
    • Problem Solving.
    • Project Administration.
    • Quantitative Abilities.
    • Reporting Processes.
    • Stress Management.
    • Student Support Services.
    • Teamwork.
    • Workplace Diversity.

    More About This Job

    WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

    Questions

    If you have frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

    Accommodation

    If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

    Pre-Employment Screening

    All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

    Benefits Statement

    • Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
    • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
    • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
    • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
    • Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
    • Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.

    EEO Statement

    Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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