Graduate & Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist

University of Maine at Augusta; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support strategic student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach initiatives with a primary focus on the MaineMBA and graduate programs (65%) and undergraduate recruitment (35%). Based in Portland, ME, you will engage prospective students through personalized guidance and coordinated events, including Enhanced Business Days.

Ideal candidates demonstrate proactive relationship-building, organization, and effective communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, marketing, student services, or relationship management.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for prospective students throughout the enrollment lifecycle.
• Generate prospective graduate student interest and guide students through decision‑making.
• Support undergraduate recruitment events, including Enhanced Business Days.
• Travel regionally, with required travel to Orono, ME as part of regional engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The University of Maine is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support strategic student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach initiatives with a primary focus on the MaineMBA and graduate programs (65%) and undergraduate recruitment (35%). Based in Portland, ME, you will engage prospective students through personalized guidance and coordinated events, including Enhanced Business Days.

Ideal candidates demonstrate proactive relationship-building, organization, and effective communication across