Director, Admissions & Recruitment (Specialty Master's programs)
URL: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/56396
Contact: Mason HR - [[w|masonhr]]
Full Description
The Raymond A. Mason School of Business is seeking applicants for a dynamic and innovative Director of Admissions & Recruitment for Specialty Master's Programs. In this vital role, the successful candidate will provide strategic, forward-looking leadership and effective management for recruiting students to the Mason School's Specialty Master's programs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment, the Director will lead a high-performing, energetic team in support of the school's enrollment goals in terms of student caliber and quantity. The Director will work closely with the Assistant Dean, Director of Admissions & Recruitment for MBA programs, and Mason School counterparts to create innovative and engaging opportunities to grow enrollment and build our brand amongst prospective Specialty Master's students. The Director will research and identify relationships with alumni, corporate/University partners, industry professionals, and others to cultivate long-term relationships that will continue to promote W&M's MBA programs nationally and internationally. The Director is dually focused on both long-term objectives as well as day-to-day internal operations and processes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and oversee strategy to recruit a diverse and talented student body
- Represent Raymond A. Mason School of Business to prospective students, academic institutions, corporate partners, and at events, identifying new and emerging opportunities to build and cultivate relationships that will promote and support enrollment within the MBA programs.
- Chair admissions and scholarship committees, and oversee the efficient processing of admissions applications through process development and improvement.
- Serve as a member of the Admissions Leadership Team, regularly using data to present data-driven market intelligence and proactive strategies to guide decision-making.
The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary values diversity and strongly supports equity and inclusion as part of our core values. Because of that belief, it is the duty of all employees of the Mason School to ensure they promote DE&I efforts through their work as part of their primary responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to, making efforts to share opportunities with all populations, being respectful in interactions with all people, and holding others to the standards set forth by the Mason School of Business. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is the responsibility of the whole community and we strive to create a place of shared harmony and belonging for all.
Required Qualifications:
- A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and or experience.
- Significant experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or a similar industry.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as Ellucian Banner CRM, Target X, Salesforce, or a similar system.
- Demonstrated proficiency using web conferencing tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated success in meeting recruitment or sales goals.
- Proven customer service and relationship management skills.
- Experience using analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to set goals and drive performance.
Salary Range:
$90,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience and internal pay equity
