Director of Watson Graduate Recruitment
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Job Info

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Category:: Professional
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Department:: Watson Dean's Office
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 22, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 07822
Position ID:: 178981

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Director of Watson Graduate Recruitment in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science oversees the Office of Graduate Recruitment, providing leadership in administering a comprehensive range of services and activities to recruit highly-qualified graduate students for all graduate programs in the college. Watson College has aggressive graduate enrollment goals and expanding and strengthening the College's graduate enrollment funnel is a top priority.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the accomplishment of the college's graduate enrollment objectives by developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to recruit and enroll highly-qualified graduate students.
• Develop data-driven recruitment and yield strategies utilizing data from a variety of sources to evaluate student characteristics and trends, as well as the college's market position and competition.
• Work in close collaboration with the university's Office of Communication and Marketing to develop and implement targeted promotional materials (including digital content) to attract prospective graduate students.
• Work in close collaboration with the university's Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions to develop and implement communication plans (including call, text, and email campaigns) encouraging prospective students to complete admissions applications and encouraging admitted applicants to enroll.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with academic departments in Watson College and collaborate together on comprehensive and targeted recruitment plans for each of their graduate programs ensuring alignment with the college's goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with domestic and international undergraduate institutions.
• Represent the college at industry conferences, professional society meetings, recruitment fairs and tours, and other events to promote graduate programs.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to Watson College recruitment activities; use quantitative and qualitative analyses to make informed decisions and refine and improve effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, management, and support for a team of dedicated and energetic graduate recruiters, providing guidance, training, constructive feedback, coaching and professional development opportunities. Develop a competent, productive and effective staff through hiring and supervision.
• Effectively and responsibly utilize resources to accomplish enrollment objectives by planning, developing, and deploying the departmental budget.

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in admissions or a related area in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated success with strategic enrollment management tools and techniques.
• Professional communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations
• Supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Experience working with engineering and/or computer science students
• Experience in public higher education
• Strong quantitative skills
• Experience with Slate, or similar CRM tool
• Experience with strategic marketing campaigns
• Experience developing effective communications materials
• Collegial and collaborative workstyle

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178981

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 7, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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