Manager

Job Title

This position will support Executive and Associate Directors with the tactical execution of activities and events designed to attract inquiries, applicants and yield new students who meet or exceed enrollment and profile objectives.

Assists with high-quality group event planning and delivery as well as one-to-one client interfacing in all appropriate formats including in-person, social media, webinars, and online chats.

Ensures active engagement with individual applicants and admitted applicant pools and handles ongoing communications and interaction with student and alumni ambassadors.

Interfaces with CRM and application databases.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders including members of Student Services, Career Services, Alumni Relations and Marketing and Communications.

Assists with ongoing gathering and assessment of competitive intelligence.

Other duties as assigned.

Ability to lift ten lbs. On occasion, transporting and carrying print materials and supplies to on- or off-site events.

No licenses or certifications required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or higher education.

Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and institutional purpose and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in recruitment, retention, and customer service.
• Knowledge of best practices in organization and administration.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience working in a business school environment and graduate/executive education experience preferred; Master's degree preferred
• Experience working with Full-time MBA or graduate business admissions
• 3-5 years working in a business school environment and graduate/executive education Direct customer service or consultative sales experience preferred

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter, resume and list three professional references

Best Consideration Date:

March 28, 2025

Closing Date : NA

Open Until Filled : Yes

Other:

• Please note this position does not offer Visa sponsorship.
• This position may require occasional weekend work.

Salary Range

$56,000 - $70,000

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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