The Director of Graduate Student Recruitment for UMaine Graduate School works within the Graduate School to lead the recruitment team and meet annual new student recruitment goals. He or she develops the recruitment plan and implements creative strategies to meet goals. This role includes supervision of the Graduate Student Recruiters – both domestic and international. The person will identify opportunities for growth, provide regular status updates and data analysis, collaborate with university stakeholders, lead recruitment event planning, and travel as needed.
The typical hiring range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live.
Qualifications:
Required:
Successful candidate must possess a bachelor's degree.
Experience in recruitment, admissions and/or enrollment management.
Knowledge of current best practices in graduate recruitment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, social media knowledge, and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
Valid US Driver's License.
Experience and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred:
Master's degree.
Familiarity with the composition of the undergraduate and graduate student body at the University of Maine.
Familiarity with the graduate programs at the University of Maine.
Experience using a CRM program.
To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:
a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 27, 2024.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kathleen Harding-Heber at ******** or ******** .
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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