Coordinator​/Graduate Recruitment

COORDINATOR / GRADUATE RECRUITMENT Position Number: S-3979

Position Summary:

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 person is also responsible to issue I-20s for all newly admitted international students.

This position especially works with the leadership in Admissions, Graduate studies, and connected academic and service units throughout CMU to enhance strategic enrollment in terms of quality and quantity. This position conducts comparative research, designs and conducts internal data projects and reports related to graduate and certificate programs, and prepares assessments of recently developed and prospective partner 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.
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.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job.

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.

Serves as a DSO and issues I-20s. Utilizes SAP, Data Warehouse, CRM, and other information systems to generate reports and provides 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.
Assists Director of Graduate and International Recruitment with the development in review, analysis, and planning of promotional information, messaging, and other communications for graduate recruiting and admissions and provides data synthesis, interpretive assessment and trend analysis, and recommendations to academic units, key administrators, and stakeholders in Graduate Recruitment, and to various academic and service units across campus.
Plans and conducts organizational, operational, and program-specific data collection and research among comparative universities and peer institutions, current and potential partner organizations, third-party organizations or associations, and feeder schools.
Plans, conducts, and coordinates multifaceted research including operational and financial, regulatory and governmental, and market-driven demand and enrollment projections to assist academic units and to support the University's strategic enhancement and/or expansion of academic programs, academic program options, and graduate enrollment planning initiatives.
Plans, creates, and schedules targeted communications…