Job Summary:

The Director, Graduate Recruiting & Admissions is responsible for leading the growth of the Neeley School's full-time and working professional graduate programs through strategic oversight, program development, and the management of the recruiting team. This position will collaborate with leadership, the recruiting team, and other stakeholders to establish and meet enrollment objectives across all graduate programs in competitive markets.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Supervises, directs, and supports personnel responsible for recruiting students into the Neeley School’s full-time and working professional graduate programs.
2. Leads the team responsible for admission horizontal management.
3. Provides strategic leadership to ensure program growth, quality, and competitiveness in the marketplace.
4. Works with leadership, faculty, and staff to develop and implement strategies that meet enrollment objectives.
5. Guides and supports direct reports in planning, organizing, and executing recruitment activities and events.
6. Collaborates with marketing and recruiting teams to ensure effective marketing materials, web content, and advertising campaigns.
7. Maintains an understanding of the competitive landscape for the assigned graduate program(s) to include knowledge of key competitor and aspirant program offerings and the approaches they are taking to message and attract prospective students. Makes recommendations to maintain/enhance the market competitiveness of Neeley’s graduate programs based on changes in the competitive landscape.
8. Monitors program performance metrics, creates reports for leadership as requested, and adjusts strategies to achieve enrollment and quality goals.
9. Represents graduate programs in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5 plus years’ experience in industry and/or higher education with responsibilities in program management, recruiting, and/or business development
• 3 plus years’ experience supervising or managing staff (Can be concurrent).

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other relevant graduate degree preferred.
• Experience working in graduate admissions or higher education program management.
• Experience supervising multiple direct reports.
• Comfortable working in an environment with measurable objectives and performance goals.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a highly capable communicator.
• Skill in verbal, written, and presentation communications.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and program development in higher education.
• Ability to evaluate trends and drive strategic direction for improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with a variety of constituents, including students, staff, faculty, and business leaders.
• Ability to guide staff in shaping marketing messages that connect with intended audiences.
• Proficiency or ability to become proficient with Salesforce (or other CRM).
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly.
• Ability to work independently in office or remote settings.

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.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.