Senior Recruitment Officer, Texas McCombs

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The McCombs Master of Science Programs Office is hiring a Senior Recruitment Officer to strategically recruit qualified candidates by managing all aspects of the prospect lifecycle, from initial engagement through application submission. This role involves developing and executing targeted recruitment plans, coordinating on-campus and off-campus events, and cultivating relationships with prospective students, alumni, and external partners. Collaborating closely with admissions, marketing, and program staff, the Senior Recruitment Officer aims to build high-achieving cohorts for the MS Programs Office and McCombs. Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of experience in recruiting, admissions or program coordination.
Experience conducting presentations.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and establish rapport with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with multiple overlapping deadlines.
Able to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
Demonstrated success using Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new technologies.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
Previous success planning events and previous work experience in graduate admissions or recruiting experience.
Experience building strategic relationships with external partners.
Experience in a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, preferably Salesforce.
Experience using Canva or similar tool to design marketing materials.

Responsibilities

Communicate with and engage prospective students throughout the admissions and enrollment process on an individual basis via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
Develop processes to funnel requests from prospective applicants to speak with alumni or current students.
Use assessment data to understand target student population and develop a strategic recruiting plan in collaboration with MSPO and Marketing staff.
Continually monitor data throughout the recruitment process and update strategy as needed.
Coordinate all aspects of on campus visitations, information sessions and other recruiting events.
This may include recruitment and outreach activities with colleges and organizations throughout the US and internationally, representing the university at college fairs and programs, implementation of on-campus events at the University of Texas, and traveling as necessary to implement the MSPO recruitment strategy.
Build and maintain relationships with staff, faculty, student leaders/organizations and other external stakeholders to create pipelines into MS Programs.
Evaluate relationships to ensure strategic use of resources.
Partner with MS Program and Career Management staff to identify alumni and current students to support the admissions process.
Partner with Advisory Council members and external stakeholders as needed to support admissions.
Work collaboratively with Marketing and MSPO Admissions teams to identify diverse pipelines and convert prospective students into applicants.