Associate Director of Recruitment

The University of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan's UMCI is seeking an Associate Director of Recruitment to manage a portfolio of graduate programs. You’ll guide inquiries from first contact through application submission with 1:1 advising, virtual and in‑person events, and targeted follow‑up.

You will help design scalable recruitment processes and serve as a main contact for prospective students. This role requires building partnerships with faculty and UM schools, traveling for events, and reporting on enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of recruitment, admissions, or related experience.
• Experience advising prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience managing a prospect or applicant pipeline.
• Experience planning and coordinating virtual and in-person events.
• Experience using CRM platforms to track prospects and progress.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment strategies and channels; build relationships with prospects and partners.
• Serve as primary contact; provide individualized advising and assess fit for programs.
• Engage prospects, monitor in-progress applications, and support conversion to applications.
• Develop and coordinate recruitment events; manage logistics, speakers, vendors, and budgets.
• Partner with faculty, alumni, schools, and marketing to strengthen recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Maintain records, monitor pipeline, analyze conversion data to improve processes.
• Contribute to enrollment planning as new programs launch and expand portfolios.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Prospect advising

Event planning

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Element451

Salesforce

Slate

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Recruitment is a hands‑on recruiter for an assigned portfolio of UMCI graduate degree programs, guiding prospective students from first inquiry through application submission. Through outreach, 1:1 advising, virtual and in‑person events, and personalized follow‑up, you will own the conversion of inquiries into submitted applications for your programs. This includes new programs as they launch.

UMCI's degree portfolio is new and growing, so you will help design recruitment processes, advising practices, and events from the ground up while serving as one of the primary points of contact for prospective students. As part of a growing Enrollment and Global Partnerships team, you will share a commitment to every stage of the funnel and to reaching enrollment goals together. You will also partner with faculty directors and partner U‑M schools and colleges. You will report to the Director of Enrollment and Global Partnerships.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement with the expectation that candidates reside within commuting distance of Detroit. On‑site work at UMCI will be required as needed for campus visits, prospective student events, and rotating office coverage. Frequent travel for recruitment events, including out‑of‑state travel, is also required. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment strategies, identify new recruitment channels, build relationships with prospective students and external partners, and represent UMCI at domestic and international recruitment events.
• Be the primary contact for prospective students, provide individualized advising, assess program interest and fit, and guide prospects through application requirements and timelines.
• Engage and follow up with prospective students, monitor in‑progress applications, and support the conversion of inquiries into completed applications.
• Develop and coordinate recruitment events, including information sessions, webinars, application workshops, open houses, and campus visits. Manage event logistics, speakers, vendors, budgets, and attendee communications.
• Partner with faculty, alumni, current students, U‑M schools and colleges, and the marketing team to strengthen recruitment efforts and support enrollment goals.
• Maintain accurate prospect and applicant records, monitor recruitment pipeline activity, analyze conversion data, and identify opportunities to improve recruitment strategies and processes.
• Contribute to enrollment planning and help develop recruitment processes, systems, and strategies as UMCI launches new programs and expands its academic portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, admissions, or a related field
• Experience recruiting and advising prospective students or similar populations, including individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience managing a prospect or applicant pipeline
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating events, including virtual and in‑person events.
• Experience using CRM platforms or similar tools to track prospects, manage relationships, and monitor progress. (e.g., Element451, Salesforce, Slate, or similar).

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by University Staff United, AFT Local 284, AFL-CIO, which represents Employees in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Location

Other MI Location

Detroit, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary

$79,000.00 - $85,000.00