Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment - Citadel Graduate Colle
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Lima, New York, United States
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment - Citadel Graduate College
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Job no:
496816 Work type:
Full Time Permanent - Staff Location:
Charleston Categories:
Student Affairs, Office of the Provost Salary:
$60,000 - $63,000 Payscale:
Band 5
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment is a key member of the Citadel Graduate College enrollment team, responsible for planning and executing recruitment initiatives to attract, engage, and enroll prospective graduate, post-traditional learners, evening undergraduate, veteran, and online students. This role manages a defined recruitment territory, leverages data‑driven insights, cultivates partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers exceptional service to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Job Duties
Develops and executes recruitment plans for assigned territories and target populations, including technical colleges, four‑year institutions, employers, education fairs, corporate partners and military/veteran organizations.
Collaborates with enrollment leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and adjust strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
Plans and coordinates recruitment visits and events, such as open houses, webinars, receptions and campus visits. Coordinating with faculty and staff to enhance prospective student engagement.
Develops and executes personalized follow‑up communications and engagement plans for prospective students after recruitment events.
Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants in the assigned territory.
Builds relationships with prospective students through consistent and personalized engagement throughout the enrollment funnel.
Advises prospective students on admissions processes, academic programs, and institutional resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in
college admissions, college recruitment, or enrollment management .
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or recruitment goals.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience specifically in
graduate or post‑traditional admissions .
Demonstrated understanding of
adult learner motivations , enrollment trends, and market dynamics for graduate education.
Experience working with
adult, military, or graduate-level students
is strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage prospective students and external partners.
Proven ability to
manage multiple priorities , travel independently, and represent the institution at off‑site recruitment events.
Comfortable working
evenings and weekends
during peak recruitment cycles.
Ability to interpret and apply admissions policies and procedures consistently.
Technical Proficiency
Experience using a
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
system such as
Slate, Salesforce, or TargetX , including data entry, reporting, and admissions funnel tracking.
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) to inform recruitment strategies.
Ability to leverage digital marketing or communication tools to support recruitment (email campaigns, virtual events, social media engagement, etc.).
Advertised:
Feb 16 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
Mar 15 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no:
496816 Work type:
Full Time Permanent - Staff Location:
Charleston Categories:
Student Affairs, Office of the Provost Salary:
$60,000 - $63,000 Payscale:
Band 5
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment is a key member of the Citadel Graduate College enrollment team, responsible for planning and executing recruitment initiatives to attract, engage, and enroll prospective graduate, post-traditional learners, evening undergraduate, veteran, and online students. This role manages a defined recruitment territory, leverages data‑driven insights, cultivates partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and delivers exceptional service to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Job Duties
Develops and executes recruitment plans for assigned territories and target populations, including technical colleges, four‑year institutions, employers, education fairs, corporate partners and military/veteran organizations.
Collaborates with enrollment leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and adjust strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
Plans and coordinates recruitment visits and events, such as open houses, webinars, receptions and campus visits. Coordinating with faculty and staff to enhance prospective student engagement.
Develops and executes personalized follow‑up communications and engagement plans for prospective students after recruitment events.
Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants in the assigned territory.
Builds relationships with prospective students through consistent and personalized engagement throughout the enrollment funnel.
Advises prospective students on admissions processes, academic programs, and institutional resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in
college admissions, college recruitment, or enrollment management .
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or recruitment goals.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience specifically in
graduate or post‑traditional admissions .
Demonstrated understanding of
adult learner motivations , enrollment trends, and market dynamics for graduate education.
Experience working with
adult, military, or graduate-level students
is strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage prospective students and external partners.
Proven ability to
manage multiple priorities , travel independently, and represent the institution at off‑site recruitment events.
Comfortable working
evenings and weekends
during peak recruitment cycles.
Ability to interpret and apply admissions policies and procedures consistently.
Technical Proficiency
Experience using a
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
system such as
Slate, Salesforce, or TargetX , including data entry, reporting, and admissions funnel tracking.
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) to inform recruitment strategies.
Ability to leverage digital marketing or communication tools to support recruitment (email campaigns, virtual events, social media engagement, etc.).
Advertised:
Feb 16 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
Mar 15 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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