Skip to main content

This job has expired

Graduate Recruiter

Employer
Clarkson University
Location
Potsdam, NY

View more

Job Details

Job Title: Graduate Recruiter

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Graduate Business Programs, Reh School of Business

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Director of Graduate Business Programs

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Graduate Business Programs, this position will have responsibility for application oversight for the Graduate Business programs. This includes recruiting prospective students, nurturing inquiries to result in applications, coordinating the application process; collaboratively working on yield of admitted students, attending recruitment fairs and events; and actively managing a personal contact campaign via multiple mediums to assure exceptional service. The position requires evening and weekend work, flexible hours and travel.

General Purpose: Recruit high quality applicants for graduate programs in the Reh School of Business by assisting the Director with developing and implementing recruitment strategies, and extensive personal communication with prospects. Obtain optimum recruitment levels for assigned graduate programs, which includes appropriate size, quality and diversity of applications.

Remote Workdays: This is a full time on Campus position with zero remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Director in the on-going development, planning, implementation and assessment of recruitment strategies, tactics, policies and processes
  • Independently utilize inquiry and applicant data to formulate decisions supporting strategies to meet enrollment goals. Use creative thinking and decision-making skills to identify and select enrollment growth opportunities
  • Exercise professional judgement to research and prospect high quality graduate program candidates; use consultative selling skills to convert prospective students to completed applicants using communication plans that integrate in person appointments, outbound and inbound phone calls, and emails. Use problem-solving skills to identify prospective student needs and the appropriate Clarkson educational solution
  • Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruiting and yield events such as graduate fairs, career fairs, individual school visits, webinars, and information sessions. Travel to various recruiting events and universities to market graduate business programs to prospective students. This includes coordinating logistics, presenting and assisting with content development, travel to various recruiting events and universities to market graduate business programs to prospective students
  • Use professional judgment to consult with inquiries and applicants for graduate programs to ensure quality, assist and convert them throughout the application process, facilitate correspondence between prospective students, the faculty, and staff when appropriate. Ensure accurate application data in Slate to assist with recruitment, enrollment and revenue tracking and reporting; maintain security of sensitive information and uphold Clarkson values
  • Regularly receive and answer communications from inquiries and applicants outside of regular work hours
  • Interact with internal and external partners (e.g., career services, advisors, department chairs, etc.) to support and expand recruitment relationships and opportunities such as 4+1 agreements and/or corporate relationships. Research and coordinate with Director possible new agreements and relationships
  • Conduct event and visit ROI analysis
  • Assists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assigned
  • Position to include up to 50% travel with overnight travel required

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to maintain in depth knowledge and effectively articulate the value and benefits of the University and its various graduate program offerings and admission requirements, keeping up to date with new programs and varying admission requirements across schools, programs, and partner agreements
  • Self-direction, ability to pro-actively seek out opportunities and execute upon them
  • Knowledgeable of trends, challenges and opportunities in adult and online education, and demonstrate vision and enthusiasm for building a successful overall program
  • Consultative selling skills
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
  • Must be willing to travel extensively, work evenings and weekends and have a valid driver's license
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to become technically proficient with Slate
  • Comfort with and willingness to be accountable for recruiting goals
  • Independent thinking, decision making and problem-solving ability
  • Strong project management and critical thinking skills, highly organized, attention to detail and self-motivated
  • Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and processes
  • Experience with Slate preferred
  • Must be a team player with collaborative working style
  • If based in Potsdam, previous experience working remotely or at a satellite location preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration or Master’s in Higher Education

Experience:

Minimal Experience:

  • At least three years of experience in a sales/recruiting oriented or higher education role with progressive responsibility in an office environment that demands independent judgment, a sense of urgency, and high energy

Preferred Experience:

  • Familiarity with educational ERP software such as Peoplesoft, and Slate is highly recommended
  • Current knowledge of university regulations and standards is a plus
  • Five years’ experience in a higher education setting with roles that include advising, mentoring, and supporting graduate students
  • Strong ERP software experience highly preferred. Experience with budgets and financial management, supervision of students also highly preferred

Physical Demands: The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential
  • Sitting for extended periods of time is common
  • Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents
  • Occasional move about the office to access files or office equipment, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, hand held devices, copy machine, and computer printer
  • Good manual dexterity for use of the common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and FAX machines
  • Other demands as required by specific position

Special Instructions to applicants:

*The full application package should include: resume, cover letter as well as contact information for references.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Organization

Working at Clarkson University

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation.   We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95+ rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Clarkson alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth.  One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. 

Clarkson welcomes scholars and students from all over the world.

Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community; and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane and environmentally sound economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion and application of knowledge.

Through our Office of Human Resources, we focus on the recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development of our employee community across multiple campuses and learning environments. The goal is a campus community where all are welcomed and valued members who contribute to the development of global citizenship by promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

#ClarksonIgnite

#ClarksonIgnite is our catalyst for exploring, creating and achieving what’s next.

#ClarksonIgnite Fellows:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF7vXYxeu0

The Studio  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVBsjcafmc

Three Day Start Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso

 

IgniteClarkson is a highly-collaborative community that ignites connections across fields, industries and cultures. 

Together we ignite the mindsets and skill sets that are in demand for tomorrow’s best careers . To think, act and lead globally, we span disciplines to find new solutions and deepen our respect for the diversity of our University community.

Invest
We develop innovative programs and research portfolios in partnership with business and industry to explore, create and achieve better futures. We invest in people, ideas and our campus’ living. We give our time, resources and goodwill to drive the future.

Ensure
We are all Golden Knights who commit to living the Clarkson Values and sharing our success as a model of these ideals. Through the legacy of our personal accomplishments and generosity, we ensure the next generation has the same opportunities to create a better world for themselves and society.

Teaching at Clarkson – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOib1dXg8A&t=3s
Women’s D1 Ice Hockey National Champions!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU
Clarkson Bass Fishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNPTtJTErU
Move In Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtMxZvTceA
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert