Director, Recruitment

St. George's University

1d•$98,000 - $128,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Recruitment is responsible for building and leading a high-performing admissions and recruitment team in support of St. George’s University School of Medicine (SOM) an d School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). This leader manages a geographically dispersed team across multiple territories and program offerings, ensuring SGU delivers a compelling, data-driven recruitment strategy that maximizes yield and drives results. The Director, Recruitment collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Admissions, the Vice President of Student Recruitment, and the Directors of Admissions for Med/Vet. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong people leader, and results-driven operator who leverages data and process discipline to achieve outcomes and advance SGU’s mission.

Requirements

Dynamic, results-driven leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate data into actionable strategies.
High level of professional presence, inspiring trust in prospective students and stakeholders.
Talent-focused leader who develops, motivates, and holds team members accountable.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
6+ years of progressive recruitment or admissions experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Expertise in leveraging data analytics, market research, and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) to inform recruitment strategy and conversion campaigns.
Strong operational management skills, with experience using dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
Proven track record of managing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams and delivering measurable results.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external influencers.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while maintaining mission focus.
Willingness to travel extensively across the U.S., including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding strategic recruitment goals in higher education; health sciences or medical school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute strategies that drive inquiries, applications, admits, and admit-to-deposit conversion across SOM and SVM.
Design and implement best-in-class recruitment and admissions practices supported by sound data, efficient processes, and consistent reporting.
Create dashboards and reporting tools to track KPIs and funnel metrics, using insights to drive territory optimization, team performance, and conversion activities.
Collaborate with recruitment, admissions, and marketing leadership to align strategies with institutional goals.
Lead, develop, and inspire a geographically dispersed team, instilling a culture grounded in accountability, student-centric service, and SGU’s core values.
Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable for achieving admissions and recruitment goals.
Ensure consistency of operations, professional growth, and alignment across all team members.
Build strong partnerships with advisors, clubs, alumni, and other influencers to strengthen SGU’s reputation and expand reach in key markets.
Serve as a visible ambassador for SGU at events, conferences, and recruitment activities, ensuring outreach is impactful and mission-aligned.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve the prospective student experience, refining recruitment events, communications, and advising touchpoints.
Work cross-functionally with admissions, financial aid, marketing, and academic teams to ensure a seamless prospective student experience.
Operate with the highest levels of integrity, compliance, and professionalism while advancing SGU’s mission to educate future physicians and veterinarians
Other Duties as Assigned