Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations

Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title : Academic Services Assistant Director

Working Title : Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations

FTE : Full Time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid

Salary Range : $82,647 - $86,000

Position #00689446 Requisition # 37804

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Job Description

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers

The Assistant Director of Recruiting for the Executive MBA Health MBA Program (HEMBA) is primarily responsible for the development, execution, and effectiveness of recruiting strategies with the goal of promoting the program among potential students and driving enrollment. A central part of this role will also be to develop partnerships with companies willing to send potential students to the program on a regular basis.

A secondary responsibility is to develop and implement marketing campaigns designed to expand the HEMBA Program's visibility, increase leads, and identify passionate, creative, and motivated students who are emerging leaders in their organizations. This full-time position will be an integral and contributing member of the HEMBA team. The position will report to the Program Director of the HEMBA and work with the Program Coordinator and Financial Director of the EMBA, as well as the Marketing Department of the business school, to optimize the competitive positioning of the HEMBA in local, regional, and national markets. This position also includes other operational duties, as needed, to manage the program and support the HEMBA faculty, current students, and alumni. The position will require some evening or weekend work, and occasional out-of-state travel.

Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations

What you will do :

HEMBA Recruitment and Enrollment Management (Primary)

• Assist the Director to develop and implement HEMBA student recruitment policies and practices to drive enrollment growth for the program.
• Generate and manage the recruitment funnel, maximizing responsiveness to convert expressions of interest into enrolled students.
• Develop annual recruiting and enrollment goals to ensure the financial sustainability of the HEMBA Program.
• Oversee prospective student database and software systems to receive, follow-up on, and track information requests and questions from prospective students.
• Assist the admissions committee to review applications, conduct interviews, and evaluate applicants for admission to the program and eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
• Develop partnerships with companies willing to identify and support mid-to senior-level managers to regularly participate in the CU Denver HEMBA Program.
• Utilize opportunities for recruitment that may exist among current students and alumni.
• Coordinate the HEMBA Program's presence at recruiting fairs, as well as other events within and outside the Denver metro area.
• Organize, host, and participate in regular information sessions, webinars, and other events that target prospective students, on and off campus.
• Engage with the Business School's advising teams and various student affairs offices to strengthen enrollments in the HEMBA program.
• Develop effective yield processes and activities for recruitment and enrollment of students.
• Collaborate with the Director and Financial Director on the annual budget for HEMBA student recruitment.

HEMBA Marketing and Advertising Campaigns (Secondary)

HEMBA Classroom Management (Secondary)

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Preferred Qualifications to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Conditions of Employment

Mental, Physical, and / or Environmental Requirements

The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

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