Recruiting Specialist
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- Northeastern University
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- Boston, MA
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Certain positions will be posted internally for 5 business days from the posting date. External Candidates please be sure to use the External Application form. If the External Application form is not available, this posting is not yet open to External Candidates.
Position Information Position Title Recruiting Specialist Requisition Number STFR004790 Division/College College of Engineering Interdisciplinary Division/College Location Boston Main Campus Full-time/Part-time Full Time Grade 10 Posting Date 07/31/2018 ResponsibilitiesThe Recruiting Specialist is a member of the Admissions team in the Graduate School of Engineering, reporting to the Director of Admissions. The Recruiting Specialist has responsibility for assisting with the admissions pipeline process and activities (driving inquiries to application) for the graduate engineering programs in the College of Engineering, which include MS and PhD programs. The Graduate Recruiting Specialist participates in and supports the execution of pipeline support activities which include regular communication with inquiry and pre-application populations and responding to specific inquiries.
The Recruiting Specialist will also participate in processing and reviewing applications, tracking decisions, and updating student records in the web-based application system (ApplyYourself, Connect and SalesForce). The Recruiting Specialist will participate in recruiting activities throughout the year both locally and those which may require travel, including corporate on-site visits and information sessions; graduate school fairs and forums; and university events. In addition, the Specialist will participate in implementing on- and off-campus recruiting and yield events including information sessions and open houses for admitted candidates.
Aggressive and consistent admissions efforts are essential to increase the quantity and quality of admitted students. Generating lots of interest and leads is meaningless without consistent follow-through and moving applicants through the pipeline to application. In addition, the College of Engineering is committed to raising visibility by improving its position in the engineering school rankings. The efforts of the Graduate Recruiting Specialist will be critical in this regard.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree required, MS or MBA preferred such as a graduate degree in higher education administration. At least three years’ experience with preference given to candidates who have experience in graduate admission and recruiting. Candidates must demonstrate a professional presence and maturity in dealing with a variety of audiences, external and internal to the university. Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills are critical for success. Expertise in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and database management. Strong project management/organizational skills with attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to balance multiple demands from demanding constituencies. Creativity, positive can-do attitude, flexibility, initiative, and ability to function effectively as member of a team. Responsive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement. Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
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Organization
Northeastern, founded in 1898 and located in Boston, is a global university with a tradition of partnership and engagement that creates an innovative, distinctive approach to education and research.
Northeastern integrates classroom studies with unprecedented experiential-learning opportunities in 70 countries, through our world-leading cooperative education program, as well as global learning, research, and service learning.
The University’s research enterprise is strategically aligned with three global imperatives: health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern’s 1,005 full-time faculty members are leading educators and scholars who forge interdisciplinary partnerships around the world.
Northeastern empowers students to chart their own academic path, enabling them to create the education that best suits their goals and aspirations. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in eight colleges and a School of Law.
Our students enjoy the green spaces of a traditional college campus combined with the energy and diversity of a university set in the heart of a vibrant city. A stimulating mix of social, athletic, and cultural events build a strong sense of community, enriched and enlarged by the cultural and geographic diversity of our students.
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