Student Recruitment Specialist

Student Recruitment Specialist

The Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico is looking for an outstanding communicator with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to join our growing team. Anderson is a world‑class business school with award‑winning faculty and programs that serve a diverse student population. The school is AACSB accredited and uniquely holds both Accounting and Business School accreditation.

The successful candidate will help drive student recruitment for our graduate programs, including the Executive MBA (EMBA), MBA, Online MBA, Master of Accounting (MACCT), Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics (MSCBA), and Graduate Certificates in Management and Taxation. Specific duties will include:

• Corresponding with prospective students and applicants to graduate programs through email, one‑on‑one appointments, and phone calls;
• Counseling prospective students on career trajectories during and post‑masters;
• Managing phone‑call schedule for inquiries and applicants, strategizing efforts around key deadlines and events;
• Leading virtual and in‑person information sessions and events, including scheduling, content, catering, room requests, event notifications, marketing requests, and event reminders;
• Traveling to colleges, universities, employers, and other partners to deliver presentations, attend fairs, and recruit for the graduate programs. Travel may include international travel;
• Partnering with corporations to present and share materials on graduate programs;
• Analyzing and managing reporting on events, phone calls, and appointments on a monthly basis;
• Learning and assisting with Salesforce processes following best practices for tracking interactions with prospective students;
• Learning admission and application process to provide expert answers to applicant questions;
• Maintaining updated SOP’s and training materials, as needed;
• Participating in discussions on strategy, marketing, and budget to advocate for prospective student needs.

Please note:

travel is a requirement of this position. Selected candidates must have the ability and willingness to travel, as needed.

• Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide, and/or out of state.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within thirty days of hire.

Bachelor’s degree; at least two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated comfort and proficiency in communicating effectively with diverse audiences through various channels, including in‑person, phone, Zoom, and email.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different mediums and ensure clarity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with adult learners.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in past work experience.
• Experience with event coordination.
• Ability to speak/understand Spanish (helpful but not required).

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing this advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position described, a current resume, and contact information for three to five professional references.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and routinely encourages applicants from underrepresented groups. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.