Job Summary:

The Assistant Director Graduate Recruiting and Admissions achieves enrollment objectives for Neeley’s full-time MBA program by contributing to the recruiting operations in sourcing, recruiting, selecting and recommending admission of students. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with the Graduate Recruiting and Admissions team, faculty, and other stakeholders to provide support for recruitment and admissions initiatives across all Neeley School of Business graduate programs.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Leverages a solid understanding of new lead generation and prospect management to recruit students for graduate programs. Plans and executes recruitment activities including some domestic travel, leading information sessions, representing TCU at career fairs, meeting candidates one-on-one, delivering presentations, making outbound phone calls, sending and answering emails, engaging students via social media channels, attending and hosting events, etc.
2. Cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships in the business community and within professional organizations to support the growth and enhancement of all graduate programs.
3. Engages prospective students throughout the application process, guiding them from inquiry to enrollment, and ensuring accurate applicant data in Salesforce prior to each program start date.
4. Conducts personal interviews and reviews applicant data (including undergraduate transcripts, test scores, professional work history, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvement, essays, interview reports, etc.), in an effort to select the best applicants for admission to graduate business programs.
5. Supports the operational success of the recruiting and enrollment team by leading recruitment initiatives, managing applicant communication, coordinating interview processes, and making admission recommendations.
6. Collaborates with graduate program staff and faculty to attract and yield top candidates across all graduate programs.
7. Contributes to special initiatives including rankings, alumni relations, diversity efforts, and strategic projects as requested.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in recruiting, business development, admissions, or related fields.
• 2 years of experience leading programs, projects, or other initiatives in a professional setting, including making presentations to groups and maintaining social media (experience can run concurrently).

Preferred Education & Experience:

• MBA or other relevant graduate degree.
• Graduate student recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting students in a competitive environment.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media marketing strategies.
• Skill in delivering a consumer-oriented approach to recruitment.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to make compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, faculty, and business leaders.
• Proficiency or ability to become proficient with Salesforce (or other CRM).
• Ability to secure meetings with key decision-makers at local companies.
• Ability to travel for professional development and market expansion.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position but requires some local travel.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.