Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (https://jobs.nd.edu) is accepting applications for a Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
Applications will be accepted until 8/18/2023.
The Keough School of Global Affairs seeks an experienced recruitment and admissions professional to lead recruitment and admissions efforts for its Master of Global Affairs (MGA) program. The MGA program has an annual enrollment of approximately 90 students, more than half of whom come from outside the United States. The Associate Director for Recruitment and Admissions will lead the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and initiatives that attract top global talent to the Keough School and grow and enhance our MGA student body. The Associate Director will implement a range of initiatives, from working with partners around the world to build new pipelines to the School to using new technologies to interact with prospective students. The Associate Director will also coordinate the application process and work with the admissions committee in the selection of candidates for the program. The position reports to the MGA Program Director and works closely with both the MGA and Communications teams.
Student Recruitment responsibilities represent approximately 75% of this position and include:
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan for the MGA program aligning with the School strategic plan and program goals including enrollment and diversity targets; build class diversity along many dimensions; identify specific domestic and international markets for increased recruiting efforts which meet diversity goals within financial limits; keep abreast of recruiting best practices among peer institutions in global affairs, identify successful recruitment strategies, and make recommendations to the MGA team;
• Build partnerships with key institutions, including academic institutions, international nonprofit organizations, businesses, philanthropic organizations, professional associations, and governmental and intergovernmental entities to strengthen both domestic and global recruitment channels;
• Serve as the point of contact for prospective students; administer the MGA admissions email account, and communicate with prospective students in a timely manner; manage the interface between Salesforce and Slate software and create and program recruiting emails in Slate; conduct one-on-one interactions with prospective students, both in person and through a variety of technologies; plan, coordinate, and implement on-campus and virtual recruitment sessions that inspire prospective students to choose the Keough School as their first choice for global affairs; travel regionally, out-of-state and, internationally to recruitment events (e.g., career fairs, graduate & professional school fairs, professional associations fairs);
• Coordinate with a broad range of campus and off-campus actors on recruitment efforts; work closely with the Dean’s Office Communications and Marketing team on recruitment initiatives; oversee, coordinate, and train recruitment delegates such as MGA Student Ambassadors, MGA alumni, faculty, Keough School Institutes and Centers, ND Global Gateways, and other partners; develop strong relationships with campus partners and the Keough School Washington, D.C. office and represent the MGA program at on-campus and off-campus recruitment programs; coordinate with the Graduate School to make sure our email campaign and initiatives are complementary to theirs; follow up with the individuals who provide recommendations for applicants to our program.
Admissions responsibilities represent approximately 25% of this position and include:
• Work within Slate CRM to build queries, reports and other tools to manage the recruitment portfolio and refine recruitment policies and practices; along with the Program Director of the MGA program, plan and lead prospective student interviews for academic aptitude, skills, and communication proficiency; manage fee-waiver requests;
• Member of the MGA Admissions Committee, electronically distribute applications and application data to committee members, track and communicate committee rankings between committees, participate in the discussion of candidates, and provide input on eligibility for admission consideration based on submitted applications and pre-application engagement; arrange access to Slate CRM for all MGA Admission Committee members, update and supply Committee members with Slate instructions, and handle technical questions regarding admissions tools from Committee members
• Coordinate with the Program Director of the MGA program to create and disseminate offer letters to admitted students; report admissions results to MGA leadership team; work with the student services program manager to field questions about housing, financial aid, curriculum, etc., and connecting them with relevant MGA and Notre Dame resources (e.g. the Graduate School, ISSA, Financial Aid Office).
• Formulate, disseminate, and conduct ongoing review and evaluation of admissions policies for the MGA program and recommend changes to ensure the MGA program maintain a competitive position among peer institutions.
This position is eligible for the Keough School hybrid work schedule, which currently includes 1 day /week of remote work during the academic year and 2 days/week of remote work during the summer.
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Minimum Qualifications:
• B.A. in a relevant field
• Minimum 2-3 years in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies at a higher education institution or comparable business development or talent acquisition experience;
• Requires excellent communication skills (oral and written);
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build relationships with prospective students of all ages and backgrounds as well as faculty and staff partners;
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects and tasks, communicating closely with colleagues to successfully execute plans and coordinate recruiting efforts across the MGA program;
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in a relevant field.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # https://apptrkr.com/4463313. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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