What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Recruiter – Professionally Oriented Graduate Programs (PGP) position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Admissions for the Innovation Campus, the Graduate Recruiter - PGP, will assist in the execution of recruitment activities, evaluate admission applications, and perform other duties as needed, with a focus on the Master of Engineering (MENG) in Computer Engineering (CPE) and Computer Science & Applications (CSA) program. This role will entail independent decision making in admissions and close collaboration with various university units, including marketing and communications, the Graduate School, academic departments, and the Division of Enrollment Management to implement cutting-edge recruitment and admissions practices and strategies.
The Graduate Recruiter - PGP will lead recruitment efforts including but not limited to the following: promotion of accelerated MEng within Virginia Tech and partner institutions, implementation of the "Direct to Tech” early admission program, promotion at national and regional conferences, digital recruitment through social media and email campaigns, promotion of programs through engagement with alumni and community groups, and cultivation of collaborations with Virginia K-12 schools and community colleges in the promotion and pipeline building for graduate programs.
The Graduate Recruiter - PGP will develop and implement systems for analyses of outcomes across graduate programs for the tracking of applicants from the beginning of the recruitment funnel through enrollment. Additionally, the Graduate Recruiter - PGP will support the strategy and operations related to graduate recruitment for the professionally oriented graduate degree programs.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work.
This position is based out of Blacksburg, VA.
The person hired in this position will have flexibility in work location with commutable distance to Virginia Tech campuses (including Northern Virginia) and partner institutions.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or Bachelor's plus relevant experience in academic setting, specifically in the areas of recruitment, admission, and STEM student success.
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Experience building data driven recruitment and admissions strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience reviewing academic records and providing admissions decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of project management experience
Experience with student information systems, preferably Banner and Navigate
Experience with enrollment management system,
Evidence of working with diverse populations
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Knowledge of graduate student recruitment and admissions
Experience with territory management
Experience providing student services to improve retention
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000 - $75,000; commensurate with experience
Review Date
02/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Teresa Simmons at steresa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Reporting to the Director of Admissions for the Innovation Campus, the Graduate Recruiter - PGP, will assist in the execution of recruitment activities, evaluate admission applications, and perform other duties as needed, with a focus on the Master of Engineering (MENG) in Computer Engineering (CPE) and Computer Science & Applications (CSA) program. This role will entail independent decision making in admissions and close collaboration with various university units, including marketing and communications, the Graduate School, academic departments, and the Division of Enrollment Management to implement cutting-edge recruitment and admissions practices and strategies.
The Graduate Recruiter - PGP will lead recruitment efforts including but not limited to the following: promotion of accelerated MEng within Virginia Tech and partner institutions, implementation of the "Direct to Tech” early admission program, promotion at national and regional conferences, digital recruitment through social media and email campaigns, promotion of programs through engagement with alumni and community groups, and cultivation of collaborations with Virginia K-12 schools and community colleges in the promotion and pipeline building for graduate programs.
The Graduate Recruiter - PGP will develop and implement systems for analyses of outcomes across graduate programs for the tracking of applicants from the beginning of the recruitment funnel through enrollment. Additionally, the Graduate Recruiter - PGP will support the strategy and operations related to graduate recruitment for the professionally oriented graduate degree programs.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work.
This position is based out of Blacksburg, VA.
The person hired in this position will have flexibility in work location with commutable distance to Virginia Tech campuses (including Northern Virginia) and partner institutions.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or Bachelor's plus relevant experience in academic setting, specifically in the areas of recruitment, admission, and STEM student success.
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Experience building data driven recruitment and admissions strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience reviewing academic records and providing admissions decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of project management experience
Experience with student information systems, preferably Banner and Navigate
Experience with enrollment management system,
Evidence of working with diverse populations
Demonstrated data analysis skills
Knowledge of graduate student recruitment and admissions
Experience with territory management
Experience providing student services to improve retention
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000 - $75,000; commensurate with experience
Review Date
02/21/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Teresa Simmons at steresa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
