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About the Role

The Director of Recruitment and Partnerships provides strategic leadership for student recruitment, enrollment partnerships, and outreach initiatives for the Lally School of Management. This position develops and implements comprehensive domestic and international recruitment strategies; cultivates partnerships with educational institutions, corporations, and approved external organizations; and collaborates with campus stakeholders to achieve enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

Organize and lead events that support partner cultivation and recruitment strategies to promote enrollment in the Lally School of Management.
Oversee the recruitment and engagement of internal and external stakeholders to assist in achieving recruitment goals and enrollment objectives.
Collaborate with Admissions, the Office of Graduate Education (OGE), Procurement, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), and the Office of Community Engagement and Communications to develop recruitment strategies and partnership opportunities.
Work with Admissions and OGE to identify and cultivate approved external recruitment partners.
Partner with Lally leadership to develop performance plans and performance-based budgets that support recruitment initiatives.
Cultivate relationships with schools, research centers, and other approved external organizations that serve as recruitment partners.
Organize and participate in campus and off-campus events that increase awareness of Lally School of Management academic programs and recruitment opportunities.
Develop and implement domestic and international recruitment strategies that identify organizations and institutions serving as potential sources of prospective students.
Collaborate with Lally leadership and Institute Advancement to identify approved corporate partnership opportunities that expand recruitment efforts and professional development opportunities for the School.
Partner with the Summer Programs Office to support recruitment and outreach efforts for prospective applicants to Lally School of Management pre-college and college-level summer programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact within Lally for summer program initiatives.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Undergraduate Program Director, Graduate Program Directors, the Office of Graduate Education, the Registrar's Office, student organizations, and Lally leadership to develop and implement recruitment strategies for targeted student populations.
Coordinate plans for prospective student visits, onboarding activities, orientation, and the successful transition of new students into the Lally School of Management.
Collaborate with the Office of Community Engagement and Communications to develop and implement marketing strategies and recruitment materials supporting enrollment initiatives.
Assist in developing recruitment messaging and communication methods, including print and digital materials, website content, recruitment events, virtual communications, videos, presentations, and other promotional materials designed to engage high-affinity prospective students.
Partner with Institute Advancement and the Dean of the Lally School of Management to develop and maintain an engaged alumni network that supports student recruitment efforts through participation in recruitment events and other enrollment initiatives.
Regularly monitor application, admissions, and enrollment data to identify trends, evaluate recruitment effectiveness, and prepare reports for Lally School of Management leadership that inform strategic planning, identify opportunities, and address recruitment challenges.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the Lally School of Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in admissions, marketing, recruitment, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Valid Driver's License.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to travel independently to on- and off-campus locations.
May be required to transport recruitment materials and equipment in support of events and outreach activities.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence prospective students, alumni, and professional audiences.
Ability to identify opportunities and successfully implement innovative recruitment initiatives.
Ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to balance the needs of multiple constituencies.

Location

Upstate NY

Work Type

Full-time
Evening and weekend hours may be required
Travel is required
Regular overnight travel is required (up to 25%)

Experience Level

Five (5) years of experience in admissions, marketing, recruitment, or a related field.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Master's Degree in Related Field

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 - $85,000

Benefits

Top notch employee health and retirement benefits
Generous paid time off program
Tuition remission
Opportunities for career growth
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan

About the Company

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States.
We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges.
We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application.
Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

Equal Opportunity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning.
We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.