Graduate Recruiter - College Of Business

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Graduate Recruiter - College of Business

Business

Arlington

Admissions

Full-time

Standard

Monday through Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

• Must be willing and able to travel by plane and/or automobile to conduct recruitment business.
• Occasional weekend and evening projects.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $55,000.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Promote graduate programs to corporations and alumni for the College of Business. Responsibilities include developing a corporate network, ensuring accurate communication with prospects, and actively participating in recruitment activities. You’ll also contribute to overall strategy, monitoring and reporting on effectiveness to superiors.

• Partner with other College of Business recruiting staff and program directors to market and promote the CoB graduate programs to corporations, business organizations, professional organizations, and undergraduate alumni in connection with recruitment of students via on campus and off campus events and visits.
• Keep prospects informed by maintaining accurate communication from initial inquiry through the stages of applicant to enrolled student, including a smooth transition to appropriate graduate program directors.
• Contribute to strategy, program goal setting, and tactic formation.
• Collect prospect data and maintain prospective student information via CRM.
• Monitor UTA reports related to graduate recruitment and admissions.
• Develop and maintain a network of corporate contacts.
• Contribute to the creation of an effective communication and recruitment strategy to disseminate program details and admission requirements to potential students and to influencers of potential students.
• Collaborate with program directors as needed.
• Continuously learn and update relevant program knowledge base to perpetuate accurate communications.
• Regularly report effectiveness of efforts and attainment of goals and targets to supervisor, Dean, Associate Deans, and/or Program Directors.
• Participate in all graduate recruitment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Completed Master’s degree in a business discipline or closely related field from an AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA accredited institution with two to three (2-3) years of professional business and industry background in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated elite customer service or building and managing client relationships in sales.
• Solid interest and a commitment to higher education, specifically graduate business education.

• Five (5) years of higher education recruiting experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of master’s programs and previous experience working with graduate programs and other higher education academic experiences from an AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA accredited institution.
• Sound understanding of the recruitment process and university databases.
• Broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements.

• Solid interpersonal skills for effectively relating to potential candidates and corporate entities that may provide leads to candidates.
• Ability to source talented candidates through a variety of means including events, advertising, and databases.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance upon completion of training.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and outside contacts.
• Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, and database management programs) and familiar with electronic communications strategies including social media.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential..
• Should possess a good understanding of higher education and issues related to student affairs.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.