Hybrid Senior Recruitment Officer, Texas McCombs at UTAustin

Job Posting Title:

Senior Recruitment Officer, Texas McCombs

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

Purpose

The McCombs Master of Science Programs Office is hiring a Senior Recruitment Officer to strategically recruit qualified candidates by managing all aspects of the prospect lifecycle, from initial engagement through application submission. This role involves developing and executing targeted recruitment plans, coordinating on-campus and off-campus events, and cultivating relationships with prospective students, alumni, and external partners. Collaborating closely with admissions, marketing, and program staff, the Senior Recruitment Officer aims to build high-achieving cohorts for the MS Programs Office and McCombs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and engage prospective students throughout the admissions and enrollment process on an individual basis via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Use assessment data to understand target student population and develop a strategic recruiting plan in collaboration with MSPO and Marketing staff.
• Coordinate all aspects of on campus visitations, information sessions and other recruiting events. This may include recruitment and outreach activities with colleges and organizations throughout the US and internationally, representing the university at college fairs and programs, implementation of on-campus events at the University of Texas, and traveling as necessary to implement the MSPO recruitment strategy.
• Partner with MS Program and Career Management staff to identify alumni and current students to support the admissions process. Develop processes to funnel requests from prospective applicants to speak with alumni or current students.
• Partner with Advisory Council members and external stakeholders as needed to support admissions.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and MSPO Admissions teams to identify broad and varied pipelines and convert prospective students into applicants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of experience in recruiting, admissions or program coordination.
• Experience conducting presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and establish rapport with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with multiple overlapping deadlines.
• Able to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Demonstrated success using Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new technologies

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Previous success planning events and previous work experience in graduate admissions or recruiting experience.
• Experience in a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience using Canva or similar tool to design marketing materials

Salary Range

• $55,000 – $60,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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