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The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has s exciting full time opportunity for a Senior College Recruiter. As a key member of the Graduate Studies Office team, the Senior College Recruiter will implement strategic recruitment and engagement initiatives across a variety of platforms and events, with an emphasis on relationship-building, personalized communication, and data-driven decision-making to ensure the selection and attraction of the strongest possible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified, diverse applicants to the PhD, MS, MPS programs for all departments (atmospheric sciences, marine biology and ecology , environmental science and policy, marine geosciences, ocean sciences).

+ Develop and maintain partnerships with undergraduate institutions, academic advisors, faculty, alumni, and professional organizations to expand the applicant pipeline.

+ Coordinate closely with Rosenstiel School admissions, faculty, and career services to align messaging with program strengths, industry trends, and student outcomes.

+ Coordinate with MPS Track Leaders and PhD/MS Graduate Program Directors to optimize their engagement in recruitment activities

+ Collaborate with the Graduate Studies Office team, Graduate Program Directors, and MPS Track Leaders on strategy for continuous improvement.

+ Work closely with internal teams, including HR, communications, and leadership, to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational needs.

+ Complete a yearly market analysis of competitor programs.

+ Collaborate with the MPS marketing team to create engaging content for email campaigns, webinars, social media, and recruitment publications.

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing high-touch communication (including text messaging during regular business hours) and support throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle.

+ Represent the Rosenstiel School and all graduate programs at in-person and virtual graduate school fairs, scientific conferences, university visits, and professional events (extensive travel required).

+ Develop and manage on-campus recruitment events including campus tours, PhD Recruitment Weekend, and MPS Preview Weekend

+ Track and analyze recruitment data using Slate CRM and other systems to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and optimize strategies.

+ Manage the Slate admissions review process for faculty (including cross training) and work closely with admissions team members in the Graduate Studies Office.

+ Manage the I-20 process for newly admitted students and work closely with International Admissions as well as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to support new international students.

+ Work closely with graduate programs and the Rosenstiel webmaster to update Graduate Studies Office and graduate program webpages.

+ Assist in the development of new graduate programs, including online programs.

+ Participate in onboarding and orientation events for incoming students.

+ Manage all recruitment travel logistics and credit card reconciliation in Workday.

+ Supervise student employees supporting admissions and recruitment

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in marine science, environmental science, education, communications, or related field.

+ Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, outreach, or related fields.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation.

+ Ability to build relationships with diverse audiences including prospective students, parents, faculty, and alumni.

+ Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred:

+ Master’s degree (MPS or related field) or experience working in marine/environmental sciences or higher education.

+ Familiarity with graduate-level STEM education and career pathways.

+ Proficiency with CRM tools such as Slate, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

+ Spanish or other language skills a plus, given the program’s international applicant pool.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse populations.

+ Public speaking and presentation abilities.

+ Organizational and event-planning skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and students on professional and program development

+ Strong attention to detail, organized, and multi-task oriented

+ Ability to lead, motivate, and direct subordinates

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.

+ Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed, with occasional evening or weekend work.

+ Bilingual skills are a plus.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8