Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment is responsible for executing a comprehensive recruiting strategy in domestic and international markets for incoming graduate students.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment, the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment provides comprehensive information about all graduate programs and admissions procedures to prospective domestic and international graduate students, culminating in the successful enrollment of prospective students. This position serves an integral role on the Graduate Admissions team to ensure the graduate enrollment goals are met and exceeded.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment, manage a comprehensive plan to recruit, admit, and enroll students interested in graduate and certificate programs.

• Manages a comprehensive and data-driven recruitment strategy in domestic and international markets.

• Implements communication strategies for prospective and admitted students utilizing tools such as customer relationship management to send out letters, e-mails, texts and make phone calls and/or personal appointments.

• Ensures that on-campus and online graduate programs are properly marketed in assigned territories, and actively recruits and manages efforts in these territories.

• Administers yield initiatives for applicants and newly admitted students, including outreach campaigns for incomplete applicants, newly accepted students, and follow-up campaigns with new students who have yet to enroll.

• Utilizes software systems, reports and data analysis to track students through the application and enrollment process.

• Ensures applications and corresponding student records in the Student Information system is complete and accurate.

• Utilizes a variety of software programs including but not limited to Banner, Slate, Outlook, Word, Excel and other related programs.

• Attends and assists in all on-campus and virtual recruitment events including Open Houses, Information Sessions, admitted student’s receptions, campus retention programs, and commencement events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in a field related to the position.

• A minimum of two year of higher education recruitment experience.

• Prior experience in marketing, communication and social media strategy.

• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Must have excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to individual students as well as large diverse audiences in a positive manner. Strong written and verbal skills to support relationship building with prospective students and other constituents.

• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of the students and offer appropriate solutions. Must be able to work independently, exercise discretion, and assume responsibility.

• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required to perform job functions.

• Availability to work evenings or weekends and limited local travel.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

PREFERRED:

• At least two years of management experience in higher education.

• Expe