Graduate Programs Student Recruiter

Arizona State University • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction and reporting directly to the Director of Global Recruitment, the student recruiter represents Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management in activities which broaden the base of prospective students for the school’s degree programs. The recruiter will qualify prospective students according to given program criteria, help them through the application process and maintain communication with admitted students to retain interest in the programs until their cohort launches while working collaboratively with the Student Success team and other departments. This role coordinates and supports events, both on and off campus, that advance Thunderbird’s degrees presence. This role centers on building meaningful connections and inspiring prospective students to take action. Success requires professionalism, and an engaging, empathetic communication style grounded in warmth and enthusiasm. While the position demands initiative and self-direction, outcomes are achieved collaboratively. At its core, this role calls for a motivated team builder and organizational contributor with a strong commitment to results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international undergraduate and graduate admission practices, principles, trends, and strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASU academic requirements and admission policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to international students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices related to academic advising, recruitment/retention, and/or other student support functions.
• Experience in working/communicating in a team setting with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and conducting group presentations
• Experience in developing and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Experience in strategic planning and decision-making principles and procedures.
• Experience in using organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a second language.

Responsibilities

• Works to generate student leads, via various lead generation activities: hosting information sessions, scheduling and conducting face-to-face or virtual appointments, phone calls, and online communication channels to provide program benefits and admissions requirements.
• Maintains effective communication with prospective students regarding degree programs.
• Manages prospective students by maintaining extensive contacts, monitoring application progress from start to completion, identifying and resolving problems.
• Guides and assists international students through student visa and immigration processes.
• Leverages Salesforce to track and monitor applicant activity and application status.
• Qualifies prospective students and retains the overall interest of admitted students between admit and the launch date of the program.
• Assists the Recruitment and Admissions leadership team in identifying market trends that could potentially affect recruiting strategies.
• Represents all Thunderbird degrees through various presentations and attends activities such as graduate fairs and community meetings both locally and globally.
• Coordinates and may assist in creating internal and external communications to new student leads, prospective students, and admitted students via letters, articles, newsletter support, phone and email, and interactions.
• Plans and coordinates on and off-campus recruitment programs for prospective students.
• Disseminates informational material to prospective students (i.e., admission and financial aid applications).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location.

What This Job Offers

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