Senior College Recruiter

Senior College Recruiter

The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting full time opportunity for a Senior College Recruiter. As a key member of the Graduate Studies Office team, the Senior College Recruiter will implement strategic recruitment and engagement initiatives across a variety of platforms and events, with an emphasis on relationship-building, personalized communication, and data-driven decision-making to ensure the selection and attraction of the strongest possible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified, diverse applicants to the PhD, MS, MPS programs for all departments (atmospheric sciences, marine biology and ecology, environmental science and policy, marine geosciences, ocean sciences). Develop and maintain partnerships with undergraduate institutions, academic advisors, faculty, alumni, and professional organizations to expand the applicant pipeline. Coordinate closely with Rosenstiel School admissions, faculty, and career services to align messaging with program strengths, industry trends, and student outcomes. Coordinate with MPS Track Leaders and PhD / MS Graduate Program Directors to optimize their engagement in recruitment activities. Collaborate with the Graduate Studies Office team, Graduate Program Directors, and MPS Track Leaders on strategy for continuous improvement. Work closely with internal teams, including HR, communications, and leadership, to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational needs. Complete a yearly market analysis of competitor programs. Collaborate with the MPS marketing team to create engaging content for email campaigns, webinars, social media, and recruitment publications. Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing high-touch communication (including text messaging during regular business hours) and support throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle. Represent the Rosenstiel School and all graduate programs at in-person and virtual graduate school fairs, scientific conferences, university visits, and professional events (extensive travel required). Develop and manage on-campus recruitment events including campus tours, PhD Recruitment Weekend, and MPS Preview Weekend. Track and analyze recruitment data using Slate CRM and other systems to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and optimize strategies. Manage the Slate admissions review process for faculty (including cross training) and work closely with admissions team members in the Graduate Studies Office. Manage the I-20 process for newly admitted students and work closely with International Admissions as well as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to support new international students. Work closely with graduate programs and the Rosenstiel webmaster to update Graduate Studies Office and graduate program webpages. Assist in the development of new graduate programs, including online programs. Participate in onboarding and orientation events for incoming students. Manage all recruitment travel logistics and credit card reconciliation in Workday.

Qualifications

Required : Bachelor's degree in marine science, environmental science, education, communications, or related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, outreach, or related fields. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation. Ability to build relationships with diverse audiences including prospective students, parents, faculty, and alumni. Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Strong organizational and project management skills. Preferred : Master's degree (MPS or related field) or experience working in marine / environmental sciences or higher education. Familiarity with graduate-level STEM education and career pathways. Proficiency with CRM tools such as Slate, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Spanish or other language skills a plus, given the program's international applicant pool.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse populations. Public speaking and presentation abilities. Organizational and event-planning skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and students on professional and program development. Strong attention to detail, organized, and multi-task oriented. Ability to lead, motivate, and direct subordinates. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms. Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed, with occasional evening or weekend work. Bilingual skills are a plus.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.