How to Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must include a cover letter specifying their interest in the position and highlighting evidence of skills, such as leadership, adaptability, teamwork, and communication, related to this role. The cover letter should be the first page of your resume and uploaded as one document.
Summary
The College of Engineering's Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education (ADGPE) seeks a Graduate Recruitment Coordinator to join the ADGPE Recruitment and Retention team, who will be a key part of the College's graduate student recruitment efforts. We seek someone with excellent people skills and the ability to foster collaboration; who can multitask and handle administrative and program activities with a proactive and adaptable approach. This role reports to the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment and Retention and works in concert with the Graduate Student Program Coordinator in providing support to students, faculty, and staff.
Who We Are
"Connect + Engage + Apply" is the ADGPE Recruitment & Retention team's philosophy of work. It covers the full spectrum from graduate student recruitment to program completion, highlighting a process that involves creating initial connections, fostering deep involvement, and facilitating the application of knowledge and skills.
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/
Responsibilities*
- Engage with campus faculty and staff to elicit their ideas, support, and participation in college graduate student recruitment strategies and programs.
- Execute the graduate student recruitment strategy to attract a diverse applicant base through innovative on- and off-campus recruitment, targeted national recruitment events, outreach programming, and travel.
- Coordinate logistical details and represent the college and university at career and graduate school fairs across the nation and region.
- Deliver informative presentations to highlight and convey the advantages and merits of graduate programs at Michigan Engineering.
- Coordinate campus recruitment events and activities, including the Explore Michigan Engineering Research & Graduate Education (EMERGE) program.
- Create and maintain program materials, including invitations, online applications, registration links, schedules, and program-related websites.
- Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing team to implement a strategy for reaching out to prospective students, and ensure that student questions are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Monitor relevant financial accounts and program budgets, provide reports, and handle the processing of payments and reimbursements for travel and expenses associated with recruitment activities.
Other duties will be explored depending on the individual's interest as well as the developing needs of the office.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelors degree & 3+ years of experience in college student services, recruitment, or admissions, preferably at the graduate level.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience facilitating in-person and virtual presentations to diverse audiences.
- Experience working with diverse communities and cultures or underrepresented minority populations.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as the task requires.
- Ability to work occasional (2-3 per semester) evening or weekend events.
- Ability to travel for work-related functions. Due to the nature of the office's graduate recruitment activities, this position requires travel (domestic and/or international) at least 4 times a year.
- Ability to move equipment (up to 20 lbs) from one location to another for various needs.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree, preferably in higher education, college student personnel, or student affairs.
- Knowledge of graduate student recruitment techniques.
- An understanding of the challenges underrepresented and marginalized populations face in higher education.
Work Locations
The Michigan Engineering Office of ADGPE operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a FLEX position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 3 days per week with an option of working remotely the rest of the week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $60,000. A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.