Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here! PURPOSE The Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment supports the AVP of Enrollment Management in the planning, coordination, and execution of graduate student recruitment strategies. This role manages daily recruitment operations, supervises staff, and partners with academic units to meet graduate enrollment goals, while leveraging technology platforms such as TargetX CRM to improve outreach, communication, and conversion. Functional Area 1: Graduate Recruitment Strategy & Implementation Percent Effort: 40% Assist in developing and executing annual graduate recruitment plans aligned with institutional enrollment goals. Coordinate graduate recruitment activities, including TACRAO Graduate & Professional School Fairs and campus preview events. Leverage TargetX CRM to track engagement, manage communication flows, and ensure timely follow-up with prospects. Monitor recruitment funnel metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategy adjustments. Functional Area 2: Staff Supervision & Team Development Percent Effort: 25% Supervise, train, and evaluate graduate recruitment staff, including graduate assistants and student workers. Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, travel planning, and event execution. Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture focused on student-centered service. Functional Area 3: Stakeholder Collaboration & Partnerships Percent Effort: 20% Serve as a primary liaison to the College of Graduate Studies and graduate program coordinators. Coordinate regular meetings with graduate coordinators to share updates, recruitment data, and policy changes. Partner with campus units and external stakeholders to promote graduate programs and strengthen recruitment pipelines. Functional Area 4: Process Improvement & Technology Utilization Percent Effort: 15% Support efforts to streamline graduate recruitment processes and increase operational efficiency. Collaborate with IT and Enrollment Management staff to enhance CRM functionality and reporting. Ensure consistent data entry and integrity within recruitment systems.

Requirements

Assistant Director (Assistant Director, Recruitment) Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field Six (6) years of related experience. Additional education may be considered for substitution: Masters’s degree and four (4) years of related experience, OR Doctoral degree and two (2) years of related experience
Associate Director (Associate Director P14) Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field Eight (8) years of related experience. Additional education may be considered for substitution: Masters’s degree and six (6) years of related experience, OR Doctoral degree and four (4) years of related experience
Knowledge of graduate recruitment strategies, event planning, and CRM systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education administration, business, or related field.
Progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, or enrollment management, including supervisory experience.
Experience with TargetX CRM, Banner, and other enrollment technologies.
Knowledge of TACRAO and other higher education recruitment networks.
Experience working in graduate program recruitment or admissions.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and executing annual graduate recruitment plans aligned with institutional enrollment goals.
Coordinate graduate recruitment activities, including TACRAO Graduate & Professional School Fairs and campus preview events.
Leverage TargetX CRM to track engagement, manage communication flows, and ensure timely follow-up with prospects.
Monitor recruitment funnel metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategy adjustments.
Supervise, train, and evaluate graduate recruitment staff, including graduate assistants and student workers.
Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, travel planning, and event execution.
Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture focused on student-centered service.
Serve as a primary liaison to the College of Graduate Studies and graduate program coordinators.
Coordinate regular meetings with graduate coordinators to share updates, recruitment data, and policy changes.
Partner with campus units and external stakeholders to promote graduate programs and strengthen recruitment pipelines.
Support efforts to streamline graduate recruitment processes and increase operational efficiency.
Collaborate with IT and Enrollment Management staff to enhance CRM functionality and reporting.
Ensure consistent data entry and integrity within recruitment systems.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.