Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment – Professionally Oriented Graduate Programs (PGP) & SW Region

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Graduate Admissions for TTIP Professional Programs, the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment – PGP & SW Region will lead recruitment initiatives, evaluate admission applications, and perform related duties in support of the Master of Engineering (MEng) programs in Computer Engineering (CPE) and Computer Science & Applications (CSA). This position requires independent decision-making in the admissions process and close collaboration with university partners, including Marketing and Communications, the Graduate School, academic departments, and the Division of Enrollment Management, to implement innovative recruitment and admissions strategies. The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment – PGP & SW Region will play a key role in expanding and strengthening graduate recruitment efforts. The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment – PGP & SW Region will utilize CRM systems and data analytics to monitor recruitment outcomes and track prospective students throughout the recruitment funnel, from initial engagement through enrollment. The position will also support broader strategy development and operational initiatives related to recruitment for professionally oriented graduate degree programs.

Requirements

Master's degree or Bachelor's plus relevant experience in academic setting, specifically in the areas of recruitment, admission, and STEM student success.
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Experience building data driven recruitment and admissions strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience reviewing academic records and providing admissions decisions

Nice To Haves

Evidence of project management experience
Experience with student information systems, preferably Banner and Navigate
Experience with enrollment management system
Evidence of working with diverse populations
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Knowledge of graduate student recruitment and admissions
Experience with territory management
Experience providing student services to improve retention

Responsibilities

Promoting accelerated MEng pathways within Virginia Tech and partner institutions (Accelerated/Undergraduate-to-Graduate programs)
Managing and advancing the “Admissions Squared” early admission initiative
Conducting recruitment outreach through classroom visits in targeted undergraduate courses to expand awareness of TTIP professional graduate programs
Planning and executing yield activities and events for admitted students to support enrollment conversion
Representing programs at regional and national graduate fairs, conferences, and recruitment events, with a particular focus on the southwestern region of the United States
Hosting in-person and virtual information sessions at Virginia Tech and partner institutions
Expanding domestic graduate recruitment efforts throughout the southwestern region of the United States
Executing digital recruitment strategies through social media engagement, email campaigns, and virtual outreach
Leveraging CRM systems, including Slate, to create and manage queries, generate reports, execute communication campaigns, and track recruitment and admissions outcomes throughout the enrollment funnel
Building relationships with alumni, industry partners, community organizations, and academic partners to enhance program visibility and recruitment outcomes