Asst Dir Grad Admissions & Recruitment

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University is seeking an Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to manage day-to-day graduate admissions activities and support strategic enrollment goals. The role emphasizes data-informed strategies, outreach for healthcare-focused programs, and collaboration across departments.

The position may require some evenings/weekends and travel, with responsibilities spanning campaigns, events, and international recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM; prior CRM/SIS experience preferred.
• Analyze data to track application and enrollment progress.

Responsibilities

• Maximize recruitment campaigns using Slate CRM to yield graduate students.
• Conduct aggressive outreach to prospective graduate students across platforms.
• Plan and assess graduate recruitment events on-campus and virtually.
• Participate in local, national, and international graduate recruitment conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty program directors to engage prospective students.
• Execute data-driven recruitment strategies in domestic and international markets.
• Coordinate with the Office of International Programs on international engagement.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Technolutions Slate CRM

Ellucian Banner

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job No: 497470

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

Seton Hall University is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment. Reporting to the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, the Assistant Director will play a critical role in facilitating the day-to-day aspects of the graduate admissions process for the University. The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment will be expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all partners and support the overall strategic enrollment efforts of the University.

The individual hired for this role will be responsible for designing and implementing graduate admission strategies that are data-informed and results-oriented. The incumbent will support recruitment strategies and initiatives across the University's portfolio of graduate programs, with particular emphasis on healthcare and related disciplines. The incumbent may be expected to work some evenings and/or weekends periodically, and the position will require travel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maximize recruitment strategy and campaigns through the use of Technolutions Slate CRM, while leveraging technology to yield graduate students.
• Conduct aggressive, highly-personalized outreach to prospective graduate students using a variety of different platforms with the goal of meeting strategic enrollment goals.
• Execute and assess student recruiting events, including information sessions both on and off campus, as well as the Graduate Open House. Recruitment events will be both in-person and virtual.
• Participate in virtual and in-person local, regional, national graduate, and international recruitment conferences and fairs with the purpose of building relationships with prospective candidates.
• Assist faculty program directors to most effectively engage with prospective students.
• Execute a comprehensive and data-driven recruitment strategy in domestic and international markets.
• Work in collaboration with the Office of International Programs on international student engagement, recruitment, and enrollment.

Required Qualifications

• Maximize recruitment strategy and campaigns with Technolutions Slate CRM, while leveraging technology to yield graduate students.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM very strongly preferred. Must have prior experience working with CRM tools and Student Information Systems.
• Analyze data to track students through the application and enrollment process to gauge success of recruiting efforts and strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with competing priorities and deadlines, is critical. Must be able to multi-task.
• Facility with all Microsoft Office Suite applications; in particular, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across a diverse population.
• Proven ability to conceive and execute a robust communications campaign to prospective students.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to individual prospective students and other constituencies.
• Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in graduate recruitment and enrollment management strongly desired.
• Proficiency with Ellucian Banner preferred.
• Desired personal characteristics include detail oriented; problem solving skills; analytical; innovative; ability to work independently and in a collaborative manner as a member of a team; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in recruiting non-traditional, adult, graduate, international, and/or online students strongly preferred.
• Earned master's degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

• Valid Driver's License

Salary Range

• $56,000 - $82,500

Exempt/Nonexempt

• Exempt

Physical Demands

• General Office Environment

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Reference list

Benefits Information

• Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.