Position Title
Graduate Recruiter
The Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines Admissions Team welcomes invitations for a Graduate Recruiter which is a highly visible professional within the Admissions Office and is responsible for increasing awareness, quality and quantity of applications, and enrollment of graduate students at Colorado School of Mines. The Graduate Recruiter works under the direction of the Associate Director of Admissions – Graduate Recruitment.
The Office of Admissions provides enrollment management for both undergraduate and graduate students at Colorado School of Mines. The Office of Admissions is functionally divided into three areas: Recruiting, Marketing and Systems. The work unit in which this position functions is primarily Graduate Recruiting. This operating unit is responsible for providing services needed by prospective graduate students, applicants to graduate school and incoming graduate students at Mines.
Responsibilities
The Graduate Recruiter must function with a high degree of independence in decision-making and function to allow for timely, and often individualized, attention and service to prospective graduate students at all stages of the enrollment cycle.
Graduate Student Recruitment (70%)
- Coordinate and implement the recruiting campaign, including but not limited to: conducting recruiting events, building connections with similar programs at other universities, hosting visit events at Mines, using digital communications, all to achieve the set-out goals for applicants and enrollees.
- Lead on-/off-campus recruitment activities including graduate fairs, university visits, conferences, and corporate visits.
- Develop and enhance relationships/connections to “feeder” institutions/departments, faculty, and companies globally.
- Work with Marketing and Communications, Systems, and other campus constituencies, to ensure all prospective applicants, current applicants, and enrolling students are communicated with promptly and provided high-quality and clear services.
- Serve as the first point of contact to prospective graduate students at Mines, providing admission information and program-specific information.
- Meet with prospective students both in person and via Zoom/Teams.
- Provide in-person tours for prospective students.
- Regularly host online webinars for prospective students.
- Read and make decisions on certificate and Master’s Non-Thesis applications.
- Significant overnight travel required.
Graduate recruitment plan development (20%)
- Develop a graduate student recruitment campaign aimed at current undergraduate and Master’s students, early career professionals looking to return for a certificate or graduate degree, as well as industry professionals to achieve established recruitment goals.
- Create and utilize data reports to identify applicant/application trends, develop and implement recruiting strategies, and forecast enrollment.
- Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to discuss recruitment plan and strategize on additional recruitment ideas.
- Collaborate with Graduate Recruitment Team and Associate Director on budgetary needs to achieve recruitment plan.
Assessment (5%)
- Continually assess the effectiveness of the recruiting campaign and revise/redesign as needed to meet recruiting goals.
- Create reports to display efforts and results of recruiting efforts.
Other (5%)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, communications, or related field.
- Experience in recruiting professionals and/or college students or experience in customer service and/or in a sales environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Willingness and ability for overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, higher education, communication, marketing, business, or related field.
- Graduate student recruiting experience in an academic setting.
- Experience working in Slate or other CRM.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with various constituents to achieve strategic goals.
- Experience with promotions or marketing.
- Evidence of working collaboratively and effectively with diverse individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Experience in budget management, data analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge and experience in building strategies to meet goals, implementing strategies, and revising strategies based on progress towards goals.
- Excellent project management and time management skills.
About Mines & Golden, CO
Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. A sunny, high-altitude climate with outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Pay Range
$50,000 – $56,255
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Total Rewards
Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. For more information, visit Mines benefits .