Strategic Recruitment Leader – Higher Education

UNKNOWN; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Central Texas is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruitment to support the Enrollment Management team in achieving enrollment goals. The role focuses on developing recruitment strategies, supervising staff, and coordinating partnerships with high schools, colleges, and external stakeholders.

This position requires collaboration with Admissions, Marketing, and Financial Aid to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and assesses recruitment strategies to meet institutional enrollment goals for first‑time students, transfers, and special populations.
• Analyzes enrollment data and trends to inform recruitment initiatives and align efforts with the university’s strategic plan.
• Collaborates with campus partners (Admissions, Marketing, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs) to ensure cohesive recruitment messaging and practices.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates recruitment staff to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
• Provides leadership in territory management, call campaigns, and outreach activities.
• Ensures accountability in daily operations and supports staff in achieving individual and team goals.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with high schools, community colleges, and community organizations.
• Serves as primary liaison for external stakeholders to expand recruitment pipelines.
• Represents the university at state, regional, and national recruitment events and professional organizations.
• Oversees the planning and execution of major recruitment events (e.g., preview days, counselor luncheons, transfer fairs).
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure successful event outcomes.
• Provides logistical and supervisory support for high‑impact recruitment initiatives.
• Identifies and pursues emerging recruitment opportunities that align with institutional goals (e.g., military‑connected students, dual credit/early college high school partnerships, workforce pathways).
• Assists with division‑wide projects and represents the office in cross‑campus committees as needed.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas A&M University - Central Texas is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruitment to support the Enrollment Management team in achieving enrollment goals. The role focuses on developing recruitment strategies, supervising staff, and coordinating partnerships with high schools, colleges, and external stakeholders.

This position requires collaboration with Admissions, Marketing, and Financial Aid to maximize impact.