Assistant Director of Recruiting & Business Development

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) Assistant Director of Business Development creates and deploys a strategic plan for recruiting quality working professional students and promoting the professional development courses/programs, professional speaking events, and other sponsored programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Outstanding organization, interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Motivated self-starter with initiative, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple, simultaneous priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of project management from conception to delivery in a timely manner and on budget.
• High-level of proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic communication, the internet, and web-based applications.
• Meticulous attention to detail, a “can do” attitude, and mental agility to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in applicable field.
• Experience in industry sales or business development

Responsibilities

• Schedules high-level meetings with decision-makers at target organizations.
• Actively identifies and generates prospects through strategic sales strategies focusing on customers in target markets.
• Tracks account metrics such as quality students applied, accepted, and number of professional development programs sold.
• Performs market/competitive analysis and determines target organizations.
• Assists with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Assists in the establishment of marketing strategies.
• Creates, maintains, and reviews a business development budget.
• Assesses the effectiveness of strategies and recommends changes and best practices.
• Designs, plans, and coordinates the process to generate leads for business.
• Identifies new business opportunities and partners through the review and prospecting of markets, competitors, and products.
• Prospecting would include data analysis, networking, and general knowledge of the markets.
• Works closely with marketing staff to ensure effective strategy and execution of marketing plan to generate qualified leads.
• Builds relationships with leaders of target organizations.
• Establishes and maintains a network of industry contacts through participation in professional/trade associations and other professional networking organizations.
• Develop effective strategies to sell online and in-person professional development courses/programs to individuals, associations, and small-big companies.
• Support the faculty with the initial logistics, operation and certification.
• Set up and manage recruiting events to attract leads and applicants.
• Effectively manages and utilizes the CRM system for: campaign creation, lead management and tracking, reporting, and tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Serves on the Admissions Committee for the METM program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level