Competitive salary with outstanding benefits including, among others, generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance, and educational benefits for employee and eligible dependents. Minimum annual salary $40,296.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Ohio University College of Business, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director, Graduate Programs Enrollment in our Graduate Programs department. The position is based on campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio and is expected to begin in April 2023. A weekly on-campus presence is required but a limited flexible workplace may be an option. Please apply online by March 30, 2023 at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/43742.
The Assistant Director, Graduate Programs Enrollment is a full-time administrative recruiting and enrollment professional who will collaboratively lead the development and execution of enrollment strategies for selected programs. This professional will support the growth of COB Graduate Programs by leading the recruitment strategy for the full-time One-Year MBA, MBA+MSA, and MSM. This professional will be responsible for creating and executing the strategy to develop a robust candidate pipeline through tactics including shaping the marketing and communications strategy, networking with key influencers across campus, delivering program info and content sessions, developing and nurturing leads and credibly connecting with candidates. This professional will manage the admissions process and enrollment process for the programs. This professional will also promote the development and management of course plans for students, track student engagement and progress, and develop yield strategies students. In addition, this position will work closely with the Associate Director, Graduate Programs to support the recruiting and program management efforts for all graduate programs and manage the Graduate Assistant Work Program and the GA Special Projects Team.
Primary Accountabilities:
Lead the Recruiting Strategy Development & Execution for the full-time One-Year MBA, MBA+MSA, and MSM: Lead the development and execution of the marketing and recruitment strategy for each assigned program, with cohort quality and diversity as key objectives. Build awareness within target student groups of programs. Partner with COB Student and Career Success Center to identify candidates for graduate programs. Deliver presentations to OHIO classes, student organizations, OHIO Honors, OHIO Athletics and other groups. Rapidly follow-up on inbound inquiries in a manner that puts the prospective student at the center. Seek to understand the candidate’s goals while communicating program value and delivering the OHIO Brand. Credibly discuss the program and program experience in a way that connects with each candidate and their context. Analyze entry survey data to inform changes to recruiting strategy and practices. Continually evaluate and evolve recruiting tactics to improve processes and outcomes.
Lead the Admissions Process for One-Year MBA, MBA+MSA, and MSM including Academic Plan Development: Lead prospective students through the application and admissions process while delivering the Bobcat Brand. Monitor and communicate progress of applications to facilitate the submission of complete application packages. Facilitate OHIO’s internal admissions/decision process. Evaluate applications, organize interviews as appropriate for each program. Facilitate decision process with Program Director and Assistant Dean, ensuring adherence to College and University policies. Determine specialized course plans for students pursuing Senior for Grad Credit or who, for any other reason, will not be on a standard course sequence. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Program Directors to engage and promote the transition from candidate to student. Comprehend and stay current on admissions policies and regulations to promote recruiting processes and ensure compliance. Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce.com. Create cohort demographic reports. Continually evaluate systems, processes, and tactics to recommend improvement opportunities.
EAP Program Support: Support the EAP application open enrollment period to coincide with Fall and Spring registration periods. Coordinate with Career & Student Success Center and OHIO Honors to build awareness of program and processes among target students and drive applications. Ensure applications are processed in a timely manner with Program Directors. Track student progress semesterly to confirm intent to enroll in the graduate program and ensure they maintain eligibility; coordinate any probations with Program Directors. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Program Directors to engage and promote the transition from candidate to student. Manage final enrollment confirmation process and track overall program success including yield.
Support Recruitment and Admissions the FTMAcc degree, and manage the GA Program: This role operates within the Programs Enrollment Team and will provide the Associate Director with support in recruiting, admissions, and GA program management efforts including but not limited to inquiry outreach, funnel communication, participation in recruiting events, application review, interview logistics, and oversight of the GA Special Projects Team.
About Ohio University College of Business Ohio University’s College of Business is a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school that offers a hands-on, personalized experience for students at the undergraduate and gradual levels. We’re agile professionals who are disciplined risk takers, life-long learners, and curious global citizens. Our culture in the College of Business is one that is never complacent. We believe if there’s a better way, we should do it. We’re motivated to serve our students first and we will always find ways to do, and be, better. This includes finding additional incredible faculty and staff like you. We hope you’ll join us. Learn more at https://business.ohio.edu/about/future-employees/.
Our Mission at the College of Business We inspire innovators who strategically create value and motivate leaders who serve with grit and determination. We also nurture self-aware citizens who better the world of business.
About Ohio University Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where approximately 40,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens Campus offers students a vibrant residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the University’s commitment to providing educational access and opportunity.
About COB Diversity Diversity is a core value of the College of Business at Ohio University. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. The richness of the University community reflects diversity of culture, race, gender, region, age, religion, ideas, socioeconomic levels, sexual orientation, ability and a myriad of multi-cultures. You will find Ohio University is a microcosm of a global society. All persons are encouraged to apply.
Ohio University Employee Benefits Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits and education benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Master’s degree conferred by start date. In lieu of a Master’s degree, candidates will be considered with a Bachelor’s degree conferred by start date and equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of related experience. Ability to travel independently to recruitment events and meetings (intermittent, typically day trips).
