Graduate Recruitment Lead — PGP & SW Virginia

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for TTIP PGP & SW Region to lead recruitment, evaluate applications, and collaborate with Marketing, the Graduate School, and academic departments. The role drives innovative admissions strategies across CPE and CSA Master of Engineering programs and requires travel to Alexandria and Southwest Virginia.

The position emphasizes data analytics, relationships with partners, and the use of Slate to optimize the

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's plus relevant experience in academic setting, specifically in recruitment, admission, and STEM student success.
• Demonstrated data analysis skills
• Experience building data driven recruitment and admissions strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience reviewing academic records and providing admissions decisions

Responsibilities

• Promoting accelerated MEng pathways within Virginia Tech and partner institutions.
• Managing and advancing the 'Admissions Squared' early admission initiative
• Conducting recruitment outreach through classroom visits to expand awareness of TTIP graduate programs
• Planning and executing yield activities and events for admitted students
• Representing programs at regional and national graduate fairs and recruitment events
• Hosting information sessions at Virginia Tech and partner institutions
• Expanding domestic graduate recruitment throughout the southwestern region of Virginia
• Executing digital recruitment strategies through social media, email campaigns, and virtual outreach
• Leveraging CRM systems to manage queries, reports, and communications across the enrollment funnel
• Building relationships with alumni, industry partners, and academic partners to enhance visibility

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's + relevant experience in academic setting

Tools

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Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for TTIP PGP & SW Region to lead recruitment, evaluate applications, and collaborate with Marketing, the Graduate School, and academic departments. The role drives innovative admissions strategies across CPE and CSA Master of Engineering programs and requires travel to Alexandria and Southwest Virginia.

The position emphasizes data analytics, relationships with partners, and the use of Slate to optimize the