Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Admissions & Recruitment Specialist supports all aspects of the admissions process with a primary focus on recruitment and prospective student outreach, application review and evaluation, admissions counseling, and other activities to engage highly qualified candidates for the Brown School’s graduate degree programs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Outreach
- Manage innovative recruitment strategies, territories, and tactics to engage and interact with prospective students.
- Coordinate recruitment activities and serve as a representative of the Brown School and WashU during independent recruitment trips and in a variety of venues.
- Develop and maintain proficient knowledge of programs, curriculum, faculty expertise, field education, accreditation, and admissions policies and procedures.
- Generate leads and cultivate potential graduate students from initial inquiry through matriculation.
- Serve as a knowledgeable, direct contact for prospective students; interpret policies and procedures and provide resources and guidance throughout the inquiry, application, and admissions process through various channels of communication.
Admissions Counseling and Applicant Evaluation
- Advise and counsel students to assess fit with the Brown School and direction in the program based on goals and interests.
- Maintain accurate prospective student records in the admissions CRM and assist with reporting needs.
- Provide independent detailed review of admission materials and make substantive strategic judgments related to admission and scholarship.
- Assist in coordinating the review process for admission, scholarship, and special programs.
Recruitment Planning and Strategy
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute a recruitment plan to support enrollment goals.
- Independently identify, implement, and assess recruitment strategies, territories, and tactics and provide analysis of recruitment efforts to leadership.
- Cultivate positive relationships with campus colleagues, faculty, alumni, students, advisors, and other constituents integral to student recruitment efforts.
- Build and maintain partnerships and affiliations to support recruitment efforts and outreach to target populations such as service corps members, veterans, and underrepresented minority groups.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions/Schedule
The Brown School is an in-person operation with hybrid flexibility. Office located within the Brown School on the Danforth Campus. Extensive travel and some evening/weekend work required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of social work, social justice, and social policy.
- Creativity in outlook and approach to recruitment and marketing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster productive working relationships with diverse constituencies.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Aptitude to learn quickly and willingness to share knowledge with others.
- Effective project management, data management, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; articulate and dynamic presentation skills.
- Effective in multiple settings, including large presentations, one-on-one meetings, and social gatherings.
- Highly student-focused and able to effectively interact with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work and thrive in a team environment, as well as independently and while traveling for extended periods.
- Ability to remain positive, professional, and effective in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Firm understanding of the importance of confidentiality, student privacy, and FERPA.
- Highly reliable and trustworthy.
- Ability to travel extensively in the fall and early spring and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree - Social Work
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Social Work And/Or Admissions, Recruitment, Sales, Marketing, Or Other Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Database Systems, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA), Graduate Recruitment, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Multitasking, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Personal Selling, Prioritization, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quantitative Abilities, Relationship Building, Reporting Processes, Student Support Services, Teamwork, Working Independently
Grade
G10
Salary Range
$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
