Coordinator for Graduate Admissions and Recruitment

Coordinator for Graduate Admissions and Recruitment

Position Summary/Purpose of Position
The Coordinator for Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, reporting to the Assistant Director for Admissions and Recruitment for Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering (MAGE), in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland. This position is responsible for managing student recruitment and admissions from inquiry through first time enrollment for MAGE, including performance of preliminary admissions duties for the application review process. Currently, the Coordinator manages over 1800 inquiries including more than 1000 applications per year. This position also serves as a per-admission counselor to prospective students comprised of industry professionals, international applicants, and current UMD undergraduates. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of admissions efforts and events to increase targeted student recruitment and enrollment. This position represents MAGE programs at various regional and national conferences, open houses and recruitment efforts to enhance prospective student outreach and drive interest and engagement.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 1-3 years of related experience, including a minimum of one year assisting in the admissions process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must possess a solid understanding of recruitment strategies, admissions processes and program details.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal including a customer service orientation and the ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals.
Must have strong analytical, research, and technical skills to evaluate data in planning and decision making.
Ability to travel nationally, and occasionally internationally.

Preferences
Prior experience with student information systems and/or other tools such as Salesforce and SIS.
Working knowledge and hands on experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and understanding of a prospect management system.
Working knowledge of international and domestic student admissions requirements.

Additional Certifications
Must have a valid driver’s license, which must be verified prior to any official offer of employment.

Additional Information
Hiring range is $65,000 to $67,000 annually

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