Senior Admissions Recruiter, MDCOB Graduate Programs (Finance)

Department: M Davies College of Business Salary: $47,731 - $58,446
Description:
Job Summary

The Sr. Admissions recruiter plays a key role in identifying, attracting, and guiding prospective individuals through the admissions process. This position works collaboratively with internal teams, and other stakeholders, to support the implementation of strategic outreach and engagement initiatives. The primary responsibilities include connecting with potential candidates, promoting organizational offerings, and executing targeted recruitment strategies

Duties

• Manages multiple cohorts of prospective students throughout the recruitment cycle, providing support, communication, and guidance aligned with academic timelines and enrollment goals
• Develops and implements social media and digital engagement initiatives aimed at fostering meaningful connections with current and prospective students, enhancing visibility of academic programs, and promoting institutional values across platforms
• Conducts proactive outreach and follow-up with prospective students generated through webinars, academic fairs, networking events, and other channels, ensuring consistent engagement and relationship-building
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource on academic offerings, admissions criteria, and student support services, delivering accurate and comprehensive information to help prospective students make informed decisions
• Maintains a high level of responsiveness to inquiries, ensuring all assigned communications from prospective students are addressed expeditiously
• Initiates outbound communication efforts, including phone calls and personalized outreach, to cultivate interest, answer questions, and encourage progression through the admissions process
• Represents the institution at recruitment events, information sessions, conferences, and internal meetings, serving as a professional and enthusiastic ambassador while fostering relationships with prospective students, faculty, and community stakeholders

Marginal Duties

• Perform additional duties as required by the specific needs of the department
• Occasional travel may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports: None

Delegation of Work: N/A

Supervision Given: N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
• Education in lieu of experience

License/Certification:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Understanding of academic admissions cycles, requirements, and institutional policies
• Knowledge of digital marketing, social media engagement, and event-based recruitment

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse audiences

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a university community
• Ability in addressing student concerns and adapting strategies to meet enrollment goals
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with prospective students, faculty, and external partners

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.