Associate Director of B.B.. Admission; HR Student Recruiter III

Job Description - Associate Director of B.B.A. Admission (HR

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Student Recruiter III) (COX)

Job Description Associate Director of B.B.A. Admission (HR

Title:

Student Recruiter III) - ( COX ) Description Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Associate Director of B.B.A. Admission plays a key role in advancing the Cox School of Business's undergraduate enrollment goals through strategic recruitment, personalized communication, and high-touch engagement with prospective students and key influencers. This position leads critical outreach initiatives, manages application review, and supports the success of on-campus recruitment programs and prospective student communications. By delivering operational excellence and fostering meaningful relationships across campus and beyond, the Associate Director enhances the visibility, reputation, and impact of SMU Cox's B.B.A. program.

Participate in strategic recruitment and retention of BBA Scholars and Business Direct students. Develop recruitment relationships with prospective students and high school counselors through campus visits and individual communication. Own recruitment strategy implementation for assigned territories. Represent the program at recruiting events, including determining event content.

Evaluate applications for first-year and external transfer applicants to the Cox BBA Program. This process includes reading applications, making decision recommendations, participating in the admission committee, and taking a lead role in committee discussions for assigned recruitment territories .

In conjunction with the Director of BBA Admission, plan and execute on-campus recruitment events, including making decisions on which targeted events to attend. The Associate Director will operate with limited oversight to plan content and manage campus partnerships to execute these events, frequently in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Work with the Director to develop the strategy and implementation of the Cox communication continuum for prospective students. Assess and provide recommendations for programming, print, online, and in-person communication efforts.

Ensure operational excellence in daily responsibilities and actively contribute to preserving and enhancing the reputation and brand of the Cox School of Business by providing exceptional service to prospective students and families, supporting seamless event execution, maintaining accurate and timely communication, and collaborating effectively with campus partners. Track the effectiveness of recruitment…