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

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 Washington University 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

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
• May require international travel.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours as needed.
• Availability for evening/weekend activities and extended hours during peak seasons.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Education, Communication, Database Systems, Deadline Management, Graduate Recruitment, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Multitasking, Personal Initiative, Personal Selling, Prioritization, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Quantitative Abilities, Reporting Processes, Stress Management, Student Support Services, Teamwork, Workplace Diversity

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The 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 email [email protected] or 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.