Assistant Director of Graduate and Global Recruitment

Texas A&M•Stephenville, TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Graduate and Global Recruitment in the department of Enrollment Management. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Important Immigration Information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, education, communication, or a related field strongly preferred
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in recruitment, sales, marketing, event management, or enrollment management including at least three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
Understanding of the expectations, timelines, and decision-making factors that influence graduate students, including working adults and career changers
Demonstrated experience supervising recruitment professionals, managing multi-territory operations, and building a team environment where people are well-supported, well-trained, and consistently performing at a high level
Ability to build, manage, and adjust recruitment strategies based on data, trends, and institutional priorities
Proven ability to build positive relationships with employers, corporate partners, academic partners, and community professionals across a wide range of industries
Ability to position graduate programs clearly and compellingly across audiences and channels, with a practical understanding of how marketing and outreach strategy drive enrollment results
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to a range of audiences, including prospective students, partners, and leadership
Commitment to brand consistency and strong attention to detail across recruitment materials, event experiences, and external communications, ensuring Tarleton State University is always represented with quality and intention
Ability to quickly learn and get the most out of new and advancing technologies, with particular emphasis on Salesforce optimization, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, and a genuine interest in staying current as tools and platforms continue to grow in the field
Ability to interpret recruitment data, identify patterns, and translate findings into decisions that improve strategy and performance
Experience building shared planning systems that keep distributed teams organized and moving together on complex, multi-part projects
Demonstrated comfort operating in evolving environments and leading a team through change with confidence

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience in higher education enrollment management or graduate recruitment
Demonstrated interest in growing a long-term career within university recruitment leadership
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

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
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
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 expectations, with ongoing opportunities to grow their skills
Collaborate with the University Recruitment leadership team on annual training planning, shared development initiatives, and cross-team consistency
Uphold team expectations for logging activities in Salesforce, monthly inventory tracking, timely post-event documentation, and other daily administrative tasks
Conduct annual audits of all team-facing resources and recruitment materials to ensure content and appearance remain current, professional, and aligned with the institutional brand guidelines
Step in for the Assistant Vice President of University Recruitment on matters when needed, representing the team with confidence and clear communication
Connect with the College of Graduate Studies on admissions processes, enrollment planning, and program updates to ensure outreach reflects current offerings and institutional priorities
Collaborate with academic units and campus partners to coordinate recruitment by major or program, ensuring accurate representation of academic offerings
Attend Enrollment Management division meetings and provide regular updates on graduate recruitment efforts, funnel activity, and team initiatives
Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and data accuracy across the recruitment cycle
Collaborate with the CRM Specialist on recruitment dashboards and outreach list development to support targeted, timely engagement with prospective students
Analyze inquiry trends, application progression, and population data to inform strategy and resource allocation
Monitor internal and external trends in graduate, online, and international enrollment and adjust outreach strategies accordingly