IT Manager

The College of Architecture and Design seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to develop and implement strategies that recruit undergraduate and graduate students to the College and support enrollment, retention, and graduation goals for all of its degree programs. This position leads on- and off-campus recruitment efforts, fosters relationships with prospective students and families, and collaborates with college and university partners to strengthen awareness of the College and its academic programs.

The Recruitment Coordinator will develop recruitment pipelines through partnerships with high schools, universities and colleges, community organizations, alumni, and programs that serve graduate school- and college-bound students from a variety of backgrounds and communities. The position curates, analyzes and uses quantitative and qualitative data to identify effective recruitment locations, audiences, and methods and to refine outreach efforts over time.

College Recruitment and Liaison (65%):

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students interested in the College of Architecture and Design.
• Provide information about academic programs, admissions requirements, deadlines, portfolio expectations if applicable, and application procedures.
• Develop, manage, and lead participation in on- and off-campus recruitment events, including graduate-school fairs, high school visits, group tours, open houses, and virtual recruitment activities. Note, this position will require travel, both regionally and nationally.
• Create and conduct specialized and personalized campus and virtual experiences for prospective students and their families.
• Maintain communication with prospective students through email, phone, virtual platforms, and in-person outreach, and manage all contact follow-up.
• Collaborate with admissions and college partners to guide prospective students through the recruitment and decision-making process and connect them with appropriate resources and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities and colleges, high schools, community partners, alumni, and other stakeholders that support recruitment outcomes and long-term engagement with the College.

Recruitment Strategy, Planning, and Communications (25%):

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans that increase exposure to prospective students from all backgrounds, including rural and urban communities.
• Identify and develop recruitment pipelines through partnerships with programs that serve graduate school- and college-bound students and through relationships with educators, counselors, alumni, and community organizations.
• Curate, analyze and use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate recruitment efforts, identify target audiences, and improve outreach effectiveness.
• Develop presentations and collaborate with communications and marketing staff to create recruitment materials, electronic communications, and messaging that engage prospective students and families while strengthening awareness of the College and its programs.

General College Responsibilities and Support (10%):

• Assist with College events and initiatives, including open house programs, orientation, commencement, student engagement activities, and other Dean's Office or college-wide events as needed.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, attend conferences, engage with relevant professional organizations, serve on committees and collaborative initiatives, complete special projects as assigned, and provide additional support for recruitment, engagement, and student success efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be…