Program Coordinator I, Recruiting and Admissions

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about higher education and skilled in building meaningful connections? The Online MBA Program at Mays Business School is seeking a dynamic and driven Admissions & Recruitment professional to become our next MBA Program Coordinator. You will lead strategic outreach, engage with prospective students, and support the admissions process from first contact to enrollment. This role offers a unique opportunity to liaise with high-level alumni, private sector executive leaders and other stakeholders as you represent our nationally recognized program at events across the country—and occasionally around the globe—while shaping the future of our student community. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment and enjoy event planning, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative marketing efforts, we invite you to apply and help us grow the next generation of business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience in higher education recruiting, higher education admissions, or related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration, education administration, marketing, counseling, or related field.
• Four years of experience in graduate admissions, graduate/working professional recruiting, sales, marketing, business, and/or higher education, including at least two years in a direct selling or recruiting role.
• Reporting proficiency with MS Excel or similar software.
• An Aggie Ring is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Outreach Engage with prospective students, alumni, and industry leaders to build a strong applicant pipeline.
• Represent the Online MBA program at recruiting fairs, professional events, and information sessions—locally, nationally, and occasionally internationally.
• Will be required to drive a university or other motor vehicle to attend MBA recruiting fairs throughout the country.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute recruitment strategies and promotional materials.
• Monitor peer institutions to stay current on recruitment trends and best practices.
• Admissions Processing Review and evaluate applications, recommending candidates for interviews.
• Conduct applicant interviews and contribute to admissions decisions.
• Track and report admissions data to support program goals.
• Event Planning and Student Engagement Plan and execute recruitment events, including information sessions, admitted student events, and networking opportunities.
• Meet individually with prospective students to advise on program fit and application planning.
• Respond to inquiries regarding program offerings and financial aid options.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12- 15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees