Apply for Job Job ID371278 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9703AN Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job OVERVIEW: The Associate Director of Recruiting serves as a key member of the new student recruitment team. They are responsible for implementing the recruiting plan for Carlson MBA and Specialized Masters Programs and attracting high quality candidates to apply to the program, working with prospective candidates through lead generation, inquiry, and application submission. In particular, this role is focused on developing strategic relationships across the University and other campuses to recruit undergraduate students to early career Masters programs. The Associate Director of Recruiting also serves as a high-level manager for recruitment strategies and plans across all Carlson MBA and Specialized Masters programs. This position will partner with the Director on meetings with internal University partners, corporate partners, area organizations, and will manage and recruiting events and opportunities to increase the number of applications from targeted populations to MBA and Specialized Masters programs. Other tasks include contributing to the planning, implementation, and reassessment of the strategic recruitment plan for the MBA programs and management of specific recruiting projects and events. The position also represents the program on various school-wide committees as well as actively participates in national conferences. This position reports to the Director of MBA & Specialized Masters Recruiting. This position is hybrid; some days will be spent working in person and other days will be spent working remotely. Priority application date is 01/02/2026. JOB DESCRIPTION: Recruiting (30%) Proactively reach-out and follow-up with prospective students for Specialized Masters and MBA programs. This includes e-mails, phone calls, texts, 1:1 virtual and on-campus meetings, and student visits to ensure a personalized experience in the pre-submissions phase of the student experience. Serve as key advisor to prospective students for MBA and specialized Masters programs. Inform prospective students about program options and advise candidates on program of best fit. Follow up with prospective student requests (via scheduled appointments, Zoom, phone or e-mail, walk-ins). Participate in developing the overall recruiting strategy. Coordinate and participate in corporate information sessions and visits. Lead, plan, and present at program information sessions for prospective students. Participate in and support marketing strategy via participating in recruiting chats, SEO articles, virtual fairs, social media, and videos. Serve as a representative for Carlson MBA and MS programs at virtual or in-person domestic and international recruiting events. Campus Ground Game Recruiting (35%) Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for recruiting undergraduate and early career professionals to Carlson Specialized Masters programs. Partner with Academic Departments, Career Centers, Academic Advisors, Student clubs, and other areas across the University and at external colleges/universities to increase the pipeline and application submission of qualified students to early career graduate business programs at Carlson. Plan and attend virtual or in-person events and fairs aimed at recruiting and engaging undergraduate students to apply to Carlson early career graduate business programs. Track performance and conversion of
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Associate Director of Recruiting