Recruitment and Programming Specialist

Careers at Drexel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia's LeBow College of Business seeks a Recruitment and Programming Specialist to support undergraduate programming, recruitment and retention efforts.

You will coordinate pre-college programs, student groups, and advising activities while collaborating with faculty and campus partners to deliver engaging experiences, helping elevate student success and curriculum-aligned programming across cohorts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years in advising, student life, admissions and/or recruiting, teaching or coaching, nonprofit work.
• Ability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and data analytics abilities.
• Foundational understanding of higher education practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and logistical processes for LeBow pre-college programs.
• Co-chair LeBow Student Group Roundtable.
• Coordinate initiatives of LeBow College’s student groups.
• Recruit students to serve on Dean's Student Advisory Board.
• Develop learning communities programs (BLC, GLC, CLC).
• Assist in retention-based programming for students and parents.
• Provide administrative support to student workers.
• Participate in commencement activities.
• Assist in developing freshmen culture programs for international and domestic students.
• Oversee domestic high school partnerships.
• Overnights may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Data analytics

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Banner

Hyperion

Canvas

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to leverage the efforts of LeBow College of Business in the areas of recruitment, retention, student services, engagement as well as to support instruction and curriculum development in the freshman business sequence. This position is responsible for oversight and support of LeBow Summer Programs, pre-college programming, program management for LeBow learning communities/cohorts, program management for the dean’s student advisory board (DSAB) and honors day and other retention effort coordination. The Recruitment and Programming Specialist will cooperate with Drexel University’s faculty, administration and external stakeholders in providing logistics and execution for undergraduate student programming, recruitment, and retention. The Recruitment and Programming Specialist reports to the Director of UG Program and Recruitment, works closely with the Asst Director of Recruitment and Retention, LeBow Student Services/Advising Staff, and LeBow faculty.

The Recruitment and Programming Specialist is a key facilitator dedicated to supporting all recruitment and retention aspects of LeBow College of Business undergraduate programming, including but not limited to:

• Manage the recruitment and logistical process for LeBow pre-college programs
• Serve as the co-chair of the LeBow Student Group Roundtable
• Coordinate the initiatives of LeBow College’s business student groups.
• Manage and recruit students to serve on Dean's Student Advisory Board
• Management and program development for LeBow learning communities including BLC, GLC and CLC.
• Assist UG Programming in developing annual retention-based programing for students, parents, and other stakeholders
• Administrative responsibilities student workers
• Participation in commencement activities
• Assist in developing freshmen culture program for international and domestic students
• Oversee domestic high school partnerships
• Overnights will be required
• Other duties as assigned

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Recruitment:
  • Attend and actively participate in all enrollment management activities, including open house, admitted student days, daily, visits, etc.
  • Actively schedule and participate in college anti-melt activities.
  • Empower prospective students to make informed decisions regarding personal, professional, enrollment, and academic needs within the context of their academic ambitions, career goals, and rights and responsibilities.
  • Responsible for management of LeBow pre-college programs.
  • Off site representation for LeBow and Drexel University.
  • Coordination of high school partnership opportunities.
  • Familiarity with DECA, FBLA, and other student organizations.
• Retention:
  • Support College Day activities.
  • Coordinate programming for LeBow Launch.
  • Manage and provide oversight for retention initiatives, e.g., rising stars award, etc.
  • Oversee DSAB meetings and program coordination.
  • Support in administration of Anti-Melt initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of At least 1-2 years of job-related experience in advising, student life, admissions and/or recruiting, teaching and/or coaching, non-profit work.
• Ability to work evenings, overnights, and/or weekends as related to essential duties.
• Documented project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to outstanding concern and service to customers.
• Strong organizational, time management, data analytics, project management skills required
• Practical experience with young adults, student development, relationship building
• Foundational understanding best practices, trends, and approaches in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstratable proficiency with PC’s and related software, experience with Banner, Hyperion, Canvas, and meeting software.
• Exceptional customer service aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening and skills.
• Must possess subject matter expertise including extensive knowledge of university offerings, services, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common personal computer applications.

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $45,330.00 - $68,000.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Sep 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time