Job Description

Title: Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment

Employee Classification: Asst Dir, Admission Operations

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $56,640 - $60,000 (annual), dependent on qualifications and experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions is a vital contributor to the enrollment success at the University of North Texas through student outreach, recruitment endeavors, and a commitment to providing personalized assistance to students throughout the college application and admissions process.

The Office of Admissions, at the University of North Texas, is seeking to hire an Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment to assist in all strategic and operational activities for the recruitment of students, under the direction of the Director of Graduate Recruitment. This position is responsible for participation in all aspects of the outreach of potential graduate students and will assist in the planning and implementation of university-wide, on and off-campus graduate recruitment activities. The Assistant Director will lead efforts to target growth by collaborating with campus partners and overseeing the implementation of strategic plans. This position will supervise the graduate admissions recruitment team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous Admissions Office experience.
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment and admissions practices within a higher education setting.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to develop recruitment programs, create effective materials, and effectively plan and coordinate group events.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support diversity of prospective students, community, constituents, staff, faculty, and other parties connected to this position.
• Ability to obtain personal credit card for travel reimbursement.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in related field of higher education, student services, counseling, or related field.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Driver's License

Job Duties

• Hire, train, and manage staff in graduate recruitment efforts.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and analyzing integrative communication strategies in various channels with key campus partners.
• Planning and implementation for university wide on and off-campus graduate recruitment activities.
• Monitor CRM activity flows from prospective graduate students and manage assigned staff in completion of case assignments.
• Assist campus stakeholders with the development and implementation of strategic recruitment strategies.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.