Assistant Director of Graduate and Global Recruitment

Job Title

Assistant Director of Graduate and Global Recruitment

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

University Recruitment

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,947.50 monthly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Graduate and Global Recruitment at Tarleton State University leads strategic outreach efforts that drive inquiries and applications across graduate, online, and international programs. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of University Recruitment, this position manages a dedicated team and takes ownership of graduate recruitment strategy, event programming, partnerships, and day-to-day operations across multiple campus locations.

University Recruitment at Tarleton State University is a collaborative, student-centered team committed to increasing enrollment through a unified and strategic outreach approach. While individual roles specialize in undergraduate or graduate recruitment, all team members are expected to maintain a broad understanding of both areas. All positions are encouraged to support informed, student-first conversations that reflect the full range of academic opportunities at Tarleton State. All staff support both on-campus and virtual recruitment initiatives across the university's multiple campuses, including Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and Online.

This position requires a regular presence at both the Stephenville and Fort Worth campuses. The selected candidate's primary campus will be discussed and determined at the time of hire. General working hours are Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate. This position requires up to 20–30% travel, which may vary year to year based on recruitment needs and event demand, and includes occasional overnight travel. Regular evening and weekend hours are required to support recruitment events throughout the year. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

  

Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy and Outreach

• Design, implement, and evaluate graduate recruitment and yield strategies in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of University Recruitment to ensure consistent, data-informed approaches across all assigned populations
• Oversee the graduate team's participation in statewide graduate program fairs, professional events, and outreach initiatives
• Identify programs with enrollment growth potential and build targeted outreach efforts that generate qualified inquiries and expand visibility
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, corporate partners, and community organizations that expand access to graduate programs and create referral pipelines
• Promote recruitment events and initiatives to reach prospective students not yet in the enrollment pipeline, using targeted outreach, digital promotion, and community engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with internal partners across the university to support shared recruitment goals
• Utilize CRM and engagement platforms, including Salesforce, Capture Higher Ed, and Mogli, to manage recruitment activity and monitor outreach effectiveness
• Participate in vendor and enrollment partnership meetings to stay current on platform capabilities and optimize usage

Event Planning and Engagement

• Oversee the planning, logistics, and scheduling for on-campus events and webinars
• Design and host recruitment experiences that reflect the quality and character of Tarleton State University, with attention to every detail that shapes how prospective students and guests experience the institution
• Promote recruitment events on campus and within the broader community to drive attendance and build awareness
• Collaborate with colleagues in Enrollment Management on lead generation, event promotions, presentations, and print materials
• Serve as a visible leadership presence at major recruitment events, representing the recruitment team and the university with professionalism and purpose
• Maintain quality of post-event reports that capture attendance, observations, and follow-up actions to inform future planning

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise and support the graduate recruitment team, oversee travel schedules, and manage day-to-day operations
• Ensure all team members are well trained on university systems, recruitment processes, program knowledge, and institutional ex