Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Manager

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for leading front-facing prospective student recruitment and yield activities across the Schar School's full academic portfolio, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and bachelor's-to-accelerated master's (BAM) programs. The position supports strategic enrollment growth through the identification, design, execution, and evaluation of initiatives that strengthen lead generation, applicant conversion, admission acceptance, and enrollment outcomes across both the top and bottom of the enrollment funnel.

The role also supports broader revenue-generating initiatives that increase student credit hour enrollment and expand awareness of Schar School academic opportunities. The Recruitment Manager serves as a visible representative of the Schar School and is responsible for planning and executing in-person and virtual recruitment events, managing external outreach and partnership development activities, and cultivating relationships with prospective students, feeder institutions, employers, government agencies, and community organizations.

The position plays a key role in enhancing the School's visibility within the Washington, D.C. region and among policy- and government-focused audiences nationally. As an integral member of the Admissions and Recruitment team, the Recruitment Manager works collaboratively with admissions staff, recruitment marketing, faculty, program leadership, alumni, and student support partners to ensure a cohesive, strategic, and student-centered approach to recruitment and engagement.

The position is expected to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and contribute to data-informed recruitment and enrollment strategies. The position maintains both Arlington and Fairfax campus presence based on operational and recruitment needs, and includes occasional evening, weekend, and travel responsibilities in support of recruitment and enrollment initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Generally, a minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or related outreach and engagement roles;
• Knowledge of higher education recruitment, lead generation, and enrollment conversion practices for a diverse audience;
• Skill in planning and executing recruitment and yield events;
• Skill in relationship management, public speaking, and written communication;
• Skill in utilizing CRM and Microsoft Suite to track recruitment activity and analyze enrollment data;
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities, budgets, logistics, and operational activities simultaneously;
• Ability to think critically, act independently, and identify strategic opportunities; and
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field;
• Generally, 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, partnership development, or related student-facing outreach roles preferred;
• Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate enrollment trends within public policy, government, international affairs, or related academic disciplines;
• Knowledge of engaging with military-affiliated, veteran, transfer, adult learner, or working professional student populations;
• Ability and working proficiency in Salesforce CRM;
• Knowledge of the Washington, D.C. higher education, policy, nonprofit, and government landscape;
• Skilled in managing budgets; and
• Knowledge of Gen-Z cultural norms.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Recruitment Manager at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:
June 15, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 2, 2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes