Assistant​/Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Office Of Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the‑art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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The Assistant/Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment supports the AVP of Enrollment Management in the planning, coordination, and execution of graduate student recruitment strategies. This role manages daily recruitment operations, supervises staff, and partners with academic units to meet graduate enrollment goals, while leveraging technology platforms such as Target

X CRM to improve outreach, communication, and conversion.

Percent Effort: 40%

• Assist in developing and executing annual graduate recruitment plans aligned with institutional enrollment goals.
• Coordinate graduate recruitment activities, including TACRAO Graduate & Professional School Fairs and campus preview events.
• Leverage Target
  
  X CRM to track engagement, manage communication flows, and ensure timely follow‑up with prospects.
• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategy adjustments.

Percent Effort: 25%

• Supervise, train, and evaluate graduate recruitment staff, including graduate assistants and student workers.
• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, travel planning, and event execution.
• Foster a collaborative and results‑driven team culture focused on student‑centered service.

Percent Effort: 20%

• Serve as a primary liaison to the College of Graduate Studies and graduate program coordinators.
• Coordinate regular meetings with graduate coordinators to share updates, recruitment data, and policy changes.
• Partner with campus units and external stakeholders to promote graduate programs and strengthen recruitment pipelines.

Percent Effort: 15%

• Support efforts to streamline graduate recruitment processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and Enrollment Management staff to enhance CRM functionality and reporting.
• Ensure consistent data entry and integrity within recruitment systems.

Assistant Director (Assistant Director, Recruitment)

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be considered for substitution:
• Master’s degree and four (4) years of related experience, OR
• Doctoral degree and two (2) years of related experience

Associate Director (Associate Director P14)

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Eight (8) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be considered for substitution:
• Master’s degree and six (6) years of related experience, OR
• Doctoral degree and four (4) years of related experience

• Knowledge of graduate recruitment strategies, event planning, and CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask…