University of Houston at Downtown-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Director
Onsite • Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

The Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to attract, recruit, and enroll graduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown. This position oversees graduate recruitment efforts, builds partnerships with key stakeholders, and ensures a seamless admissions process. The Director will work collaboratively with academic departments, faculty, and external partners to increase enrollment and enhance the graduate student experience from inquiry through matriculation.

  • Oversees the graduate admissions process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to university policies and accreditation standards
  • Leads and manages recruitment efforts, including graduate fairs, information sessions, corporate partnerships, and digital engagement strategies
  • Develops and executes a comprehensive graduate recruitment and admissions strategy aligned with UHD's enrollment goals
  • Builds and maintains partnerships with undergraduate institutions, employers, community organizations, and professional associations to strengthen graduate student pipelines
  • Works closely with academic departments to understand program offerings and admission requirements, ensuring effective communication with prospective students
  • Supervises and provides professional development for graduate admissions staff, ensuring high service and engagement with prospective students
  • Analyzes enrollment trends, prepares reports, and assesses the effectiveness of recruitment strategies to make data-driven decisions
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
  • Represents UHD at recruitment events, conferences, and meetings to promote graduate programs and foster relationships with key stakeholders
  • Collaborates with the marketing and communications team to develop targeted recruitment materials, digital campaigns, and outreach initiatives
  • Knowledge of recruitment best practices, varied learning modalities, experience with marketing and communications, and working with students from various backgrounds
  • Knowledge of computer operations/data processing systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to exercise group leadership skills that emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving
  • Ability to work as part of a team dedicated to collaboration and the university's goal of increasing enrollment
  • Master's degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience
  • Five (5) years of experience in Student Services or Enrollment Management
  • Experience with PeopleSoft and EAB is preferred
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