Assistant Director of Recruitment

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

26d•$53,000

About The Position

The Wisconsin School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director to join the MBA and Master’s admissions and recruitment team. This role plays a critical part in recruiting and enrolling high-quality candidates for graduate business programs at the Wisconsin School of Business. The Assistant Director will support all current and future MBA and Master’s programs. The Assistant Director will: Actively recruit prospective students for MBA and specialized Master’s programs through individual consultations, virtual events, and targeted outreach efforts. Present program information to prospective students in both virtual and in-person settings. Travel to domestic recruitment events including graduate fairs, career fairs, and partner institutions. Represent the MBA and Master’s programs at on-campus events, class visits, and admitted student experiences. Collaborate with the admissions and recruitment team to design, implement, and evaluate new recruitment tactics and engagement strategies. Support prospective students throughout the admissions funnel, from inquiry through enrollment. May be involved in other marketing, recruiting and admissions initiatives. The position requires both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring: Experience building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively. A creative mindset for developing new ideas and improving recruitment practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Some evening and weekend events, as well as domestic travel, will be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year professional experience, preferably in areas such as recruitment, outreach, sales, or related fields
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

3+ years professional experience
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Keen attention to detail and precision
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated abilities in project and event management skills
Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven setting
High degree of initiative
Proven success in working both independently and in teams
Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence
Excellent technical skills, such as a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and/or recruiting and admissions software

Responsibilities

Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities
Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures
Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution
Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events
Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals
Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences
Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission
Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement