Specialist - Outreach

Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

The Eli Broad College of Business is entering an important phase of growth and transformation across its graduate programs, grounded in a strategic focus on access, innovation, and student success. To support this work, the College is strengthening its approach to recruitment and enrollment management, with an emphasis on building robust pipelines and deeper external engagement.

The Associate Director of Outreach for Graduate Programs will be a results-oriented recruitment professional who identifies, recruits, guides, and supports high-quality prospective graduate students, helping them achieve their professional and career goals.

The Associate Director will provide highly professional outreach, communication, and enrollment advising for the Broad College portfolio of graduate degree and certificate programs.

Key responsibilities include outreach to traditional and non-traditional prospective students seeking professional-oriented graduate business education and preparation for graduate-level academic success; outreach and relationship development with corporations, organizations, alumni, and key stakeholders to support recruitment efforts; and the development and implementation of marketing, communication, and enrollment management systems that contribute to student success.

The Associate Director will execute targeted recruitment strategies and activities, including information sessions, employer engagement, alumni outreach, and individualized candidate advising, to build and convert a strong prospective student pipeline. The position will also maintain involvement in appropriate professional and community organizations to cultivate sustainable relationships that strengthen recruitment pathways and advance the visibility of Broad graduate programs.

Additional responsibilities include supporting graduate programs initiatives and enrollment efforts across the Broad College as needed.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Graduate Operations and Academic Services and operates in a semi-autonomous but highly collaborative environment. The position is hybrid with an expectation of consistent time on campus, regional travel, and periodic evening and weekend responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Masters degree or equivalent. Five years of experience in outreach, business development, admissions, recruitment, or relevant business experience. Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills required.

CV, Cover Letter, 3 References

Review of applications begins on 06/19/2026.

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.