Coordinator​/Graduate Recruitment

The Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment is responsible for coordinating varied and complex projects, many of a confidential nature, which include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data related to graduate enrollment management, working with department chairs and graduate program directors on promotional strategies and communications, and providing recommendations towards the creation and support of the Graduate Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. This position has a focus on recruiting international graduate students for Master of Science in Administration (MSA) degree programs and other graduate programs and graduate certificates.

This position works closely with faculty and staff within the MSA unit and other academic units and service providers within the University to assist with developing targeted recruiting and communication strategies to support international graduate admission and enrollment. This position will work closely with academic units and other University offices to assist with developing targeted communication strategies to support international graduate recruiting and enrollment, in terms of quality and quantity as well as to design and prepare assessments of programs supporting CMU’s strategic graduate recruiting process.

In addition, this position will assist the Director of Graduate and International Recruitment with the development and execution of the graduate SEM plan, which includes assisting with and/or developing and distributing promotional messages and materials. This position assists with the daily operations of Graduate Recruitment and interacts regularly with prospective graduate students and their supporters in person, by email, or by phone.

This position requires frequent travel by car, public transportation, or air.

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, business or a closely related field.
• One year of professional experience, preferably in higher education or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with data, databases, spreadsheets, and/or data reports.
• Demonstrated organizational and/or project management skills, with effective attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to work with information systems and financial records.
• Ability to accurately perform work assignments, construct documents, and generate reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with current and potential graduate students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues as needed.

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in marketing, recruiting, or college admissions.
• Experience with specialized computer programs and systems such as SAP and CRM.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Experience writing and editing reports and/or project plans.
• Ability to create and/or enhance promotional communications and materials.
• Desire to continue learning and improving upon knowledge and skills.

• Utilizes SAP, Data Warehouse, CRM, and other information systems to generate reports and provide in-depth analysis on key success factors relating to all stages of graduate recruitment, including the accumulation and progression of graduate-level inquiries, applications, admissions, enrollment, persistence, degree completion, and continuing education.
• Provides data synthesis, interpretive assessment and trend analysis, and recommendations to academic units, key administrators, and stakeholders in Graduate Recruitment, Admissions, and Retention, and to various academic units across campus.
• Plans and conducts…