Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment is an essential part of the leadership team responsible for the overall successful operation, training, and monitoring of graduate admissions recruitment and yield processes. Key responsibilities include coordinating with departmental leadership to implement student enrollment strategies and managing resources to meet enrollment targets. The Associate Director will provide leadership in the execution of the strategic vision of Graduate Admissions through travel, recruitment, and campus partnerships.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position, working on-campus several times a week. Essential Functions include developing, directing, and leading the coordination of student enrollment activities for an individual college, and across an academic vertical of colleges. Ensures that objectives, plans, budgets, policies, practices, and actions are consistent with University policies. Participates in the development and execution of both short-term and long-term student recruitment strategy to ensure enrollment objectives are met, and is responsible for implementing approved programs. Serves as the primary point of contact to assigned Colleges, and acts as liaison between the college(s) and EMSS. Assists in quality hires and manages performance management programs for 2 direct reports, including the interviewing process. Trains, leads, develops, manages, and delegates responsibilities to teammates as appropriate. Carries out management responsibilities including planning, assigning, and directing work of subordinates, performance appraisal; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates Drexel University values in the completion of all job assignments. Adheres to laws and regulations governing student recruitment activities. Develops and reviews weekly reports to ensure progress against goals and staff performance metrics. Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in higher education, with a minimum of 3 years of international student recruitment experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of graduate student motivations and adult learning models.
• Excellent customer service record.
• Ability to maintain high energy and be a team player with excellent leadership capabilities.
• Ability to be detail oriented, a self-starter, and self-motivated.
• Ability to achieve success individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be persistent and maintain a positive attitude and approach to work and others.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and process improvement abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to travel up to 5-6 weeks per year domestically.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree.
• Experience using CRM such as Slate or Salesforce.
• Demonstrated understanding of either professional student educational needs and markets.
• Knowledge of either Business/Education/Law programs, systems, admissions, or the motivations of such employees.