Assistant Director of Recruitment
About The Position
The Assistant Director, under general direction, assists the Director in all aspects of departmental operations and maintains responsibility for a major functional unit(s) within a department. A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six years of related experience.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and assesses recruitment strategies to meet institutional enrollment goals for first-time students, transfers, and special populations.
- Analyzes enrollment data and trends to inform recruitment initiatives and align efforts with the university’s strategic plan.
- Collaborates with campus partners (Admissions, Marketing, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs) to ensure cohesive recruitment messaging and practices.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates recruitment staff to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
- Provides leadership in territory management, call campaigns, and outreach activities.
- Ensures accountability in daily operations and supports staff in achieving individual and team goals.
- Builds and sustains partnerships with high schools, community colleges, and community organizations.
- Serves as primary liaison for external stakeholders to expand recruitment pipelines.
- Represents the university at state, regional, and national recruitment events and professional organizations.
- Oversees the planning and execution of major recruitment events (e.g., preview days, counselor luncheons, transfer fairs).
- Coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure successful event outcomes.
- Provides logistical and supervisory support for high-impact recruitment initiatives.
- Identifies and pursues emerging recruitment opportunities that align with institutional goals (e.g., military-connected students, dual credit/early college high school partnerships, workforce pathways).
- Assists with division-wide projects and represents the office in cross-campus committees as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
