Asst Dir Grad Admissions & Recruitment

Job Summary

Seton Hall University is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment. Reporting to the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, the Assistant Director will play a critical role in facilitating the day‑to‑day aspects of the graduate admissions process for the University. The Assistant Director will maintain collaborative relationships with all partners and support the overall strategic enrollment efforts of the University.

The individual will be responsible for designing and implementing graduate admission strategies that are data‑informed and results‑oriented, supporting recruitment strategies and initiatives across the University’s portfolio of graduate programs, with particular emphasis on business and related disciplines. The incumbent may be expected to work some evenings and/or weekends periodically and the position will require travel.

• Maximize recruitment strategy and campaigns through the use of Technolutions Slate CRM, while leveraging technology to yield graduate students.
• Conduct aggressive, highly‑personalized outreach to prospective graduate students using a variety of platforms with the goal of meeting strategic enrollment goals.
• Execute and assess student recruiting events, including information sessions both on and off campus, as well as the Graduate Open House; events will be both in‑person and virtual.
• Participate in virtual and in‑person local, regional, national graduate, and international recruitment conferences and fairs to build relationships with prospective candidates.
• Assist faculty program directors to most effectively engage with prospective students.
• Execute a comprehensive and data‑driven recruitment strategy in domestic and international markets.
• Work in collaboration with the Office of International Programs on international student engagement, recruitment, and enrollment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, with competing priorities and deadlines; must be able to multi‑task.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM very strongly preferred; prior experience with CRM tools and Student Information Systems for recruitment and student information tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a diverse population; strong written and verbal skills.
• Proven ability to conceive and execute a robust communications campaign to prospective students.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to prospective students and other constituencies.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in graduate recruitment and enrollment management strongly desired.
• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

• Proficiency with Ellucian Banner preferred.
• Detail oriented, problem‑solving, analytical, innovative; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience recruiting non‑traditional, adult, graduate, international, and/or online students strongly preferred.
• Earned master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in graduate recruitment and enrollment management strongly desired.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Licenses And Certificates
Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Salary Range
$56,000 – $77,000

Exempt/Nonexempt
Exempt

Physical Demands
General Office Environment

Special Instructions To Applicants
References List

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include, but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.