West Virginia University Graduate Admissions is currently accepting applications for a Recruitment Strategist.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position develops recruitment strategies and works collaboratively with graduate programs to develop, implement and evaluate recruitment tactics focused on graduate and professional student recruitment and retention. Also responsible for the execution of centralized recruitment initiatives. The position serves as a strategist, connector and innovator in executing strong centralized recruitment initiatives in cooperation with programs across campus.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Graduate Admissions Director and Assistant Director on university wide recruitment and enrollment strategies.
  
• Work directly with college key contacts to develop college and program specific recruitment goals.
  
• Working with college key contacts, collaborate on recruitment strategies, create buy-in with college constituents and implement strategies
  
• Maintain ongoing communications with WVU program contacts to stay abreast of current program information and to ensure admissions decisions are being made and communicated in a timely manner.
  
• Develop and maintain relationships with various units across campus that provide support to potential and current graduate students including Student Financial Services, WVU Housing, The Office of Graduate Education and Life, The Purpose Center and Student Affairs.
  
• Develop and participate in online information sessions on topics related to graduate admissions and enrollment.
  
• Monitor and evaluate success of strategies and share results with college contacts and Graduate Admissions and Recruitment leadership.
  
• Utilize multiple communication methods (phone, email, social media, events) to engage with prospective graduate and professional students. Provide accurate information on admission requirements, application process and funding opportunities.
  
• Manage roster of inquiries and applicants in CRM. Record and track student engagements.
  
• Create and regularly monitor reports in CRM to provide data for recruitment reporting. Reports should include data on inquiries, applications, admits and enrolled students.
  
• Create and implement centralized recruitment and admission communication plans using the CRM system. These are communications that apply to large audiences.
  
• Work with individual graduate programs across campus to develop program specific recruitment and admission communication flows using the CRM system. Highlight unique attributes of programs, students and alumni. Meet regularly with program contacts to update and enhance communications.
  
• Connect with faculty, alumni and current students to create program-relevant recruitment assets.
  
• Create recruitment strategies that ensure visibility of research activities among graduate and professional programs.
  
• Ensure timely delivery of responses and assistance
  
• Participate in unit-specific and university-wide market research efforts, utilizing market research, enrollment management data, focus groups and audience surveys to guide strategic direction.
  
• Assist in the planning and execution of professional student recruitment events like Graduate Discover WVU Day and Colloquium.
  
• Create and oversee a graduate and professional ambassador group.
  
• Participate in NAGAP and other graduate enrollment related professional organizations for professional development and staying current on recruitment and enrollment trends.
  
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment.

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in the following:
  • Higher Education, Marketing, Recruitment, Advertising, Public Relations, Sales
• Application material must include an attached resume to be considered for this position.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effectively utilize technology in daily tasks.
• Synthesize information from a variety of sources and stakeholders.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to formulate innovative and creative solutions using data-driven approaches.
• Ability to multitask. Manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Self-starter with ability to develop, track and analyze recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate constructively with peers in the WVU community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively articulate strategies.
• Ability to address conflict in a professional way
• Ability to operate computer and experience with a computerized student information system and CRM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.