MANAGER, GRADUATE PROGRAM RECRUITMTENT, ENROLLMENT YIELD, School of Hospitality Administration

Boston University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Manager of Graduate Program Recruitment and Enrollment Yield at the School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University is a pivotal role focused on enhancing the graduate admissions process for three distinct graduate programs. This position is responsible for overseeing pre-deposit functions, which include managing applications, updating the WebAdmit system, and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy aimed at attracting prospective students. The role also involves significant outreach efforts at both internal and external graduate admissions events, where the manager will represent the School and engage with potential applicants to promote the programs offered. In addition to recruitment activities, the manager will conduct data analysis and reporting to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make informed decisions to improve enrollment yield. Collaborating closely with the graduate admissions committee, the manager will also play a key role in the financial aid awarding process, ensuring that prospective students receive the necessary support to facilitate their enrollment. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a passion for higher education, particularly in the hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application management for graduate programs.
• Update and maintain the WebAdmit system.
• Execute marketing strategies to attract prospective students.
• Conduct outreach at internal and external graduate admissions events.
• Perform data analysis and reporting on recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with the graduate admissions committee on financial aid awarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience or Master's Degree with 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for outreach and engagement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education recruitment or admissions.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies in an academic setting.