Assistant Director of Recruitment

Overview

The Wisconsin School of Business is seeking an Assistant Director to join the MBA and Master's admissions and recruitment team. This role plays a critical part in recruiting and enrolling high-quality candidates for graduate business programs at the Wisconsin School of Business. The Assistant Director will support all current and future MBA and Master's programs.

The Assistant Director will:

• Actively recruit prospective students for MBA and specialized Master’s programs through individual consultations, virtual events, and targeted outreach efforts.
• Present program information to prospective students in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Travel to domestic recruitment events including graduate fairs, career fairs, and partner institutions.
• Represent the MBA and Master’s programs at on-campus events, class visits, and admitted student experiences.
• Collaborate with the admissions and recruitment team to design, implement, and evaluate new recruitment tactics and engagement strategies.
• Support prospective students throughout the admissions funnel, from inquiry through enrollment.
• May be involved in other marketing, recruiting and admissions initiatives.

The position requires both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively.
• A creative mindset for developing new ideas and improving recruitment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Some evening and weekend events, as well as domestic travel, will be required.

• Counsels prospective and admitted graduate students on educational planning and career opportunities.
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to student applications for admission to a graduate program according to established policies and procedures.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution.
• Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events.
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.

Wisconsin School of Business, MBA and Masters Admissions

The minimum salary for the position is $53,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Minimum of 1 year professional experience, preferably in areas such as recruitment, outreach, sales, or related fields

3+ years professional experience

Well qualified candidates will possess:

• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and precision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated abilities in project and event management skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures while managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven setting
• High degree of initiative
• Proven success in working both independently and in teams
• Provide a high level of customer service while utilizing a strong professional presence
• Excellent technical skills, such as a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and/or recruiting and admissions software

Bachelor's degree required

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written…