The University of Virginia's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. This position is integral to our efforts in attracting and enrolling prospective students into our PhD program. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and dedicated to working with a diverse student population.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education, the Assistant Director will be responsible for various recruitment, admissions, and student engagement tasks. This role will primarily involve supporting student recruitment by offering consistent and strategic recruitment strategies and guidance to Directors of Admissions and Graduate Studies. Additionally, the Assistant Director will collaborate on establishing external partnerships and identifying and developing pipelines to enhance quality and representation in our applicant pool and, ultimately, our student body. The Assistant Director will report to Assistant Dean. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment:
As the primary recruiter for the Graduate School of Arts and Science, the Assistant Director will oversee the following:

• As the primary recruiter for the Graduate School of Arts and Science, the Assistant Director will oversee the following:
  
• Coordinate and attend recruiting visits at national conferences, HBCUs, and MSIs.
  
• Develop and distribute GSAS and departmental recruiting communications to prospective students.
  
• Support departmental admissions processes and assist with visitation programs to enhance application numbers and yields.
  
• Effectively manage the prospective student pipeline to optimize enrollment outcomes.
  
• Deliver in-person presentations and engage with prospective students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders.
  
• Host virtual information sessions to provide detailed information to prospective students, and college academic advisors.
  
• Engage with special populations and constituents to enhance student recruitment and networking opportunities.
  
• Collaborate with Directors of Graduate Studies to offer accurate and current information about our academic programs for school-wide marketing materials.
  
• Review petitions for waivers of application fees.
  
• Audit departmental and school websites to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of information for prospective students.
  
• Manage the recruitment, implementation, and assessment of centrally funded fellowship programs in partnership with other UVA staff.
  
• Support schoolwide in-person and virtual visit programs.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate reciprocal faculty recruitment visits with partner institutions.
  

Student Engagement
In collaboration with members of GSAS and the Dean's Office, the Assistant Director will help support the following:

• Develop and coordinate affinity groups for GSAS students.
  
• Develop and coordinate post-candidacy resources such as pan-departmental writing groups.
  
• Coordinate the annual GSAS orientation and on-boarding programing for new students.
  
• Provide guidance and support for Graduate Student Council.
  

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: At least three years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of eight years of experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of best practices for recruiting student from diverse backgrounds
  
• Proficiency in computer skills, including experience with CRM or database management.
  
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Self-motivated team player with the capacity to handle high work volumes and meet deadlines.
  
• Commitment to understanding and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
  

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000-$72,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0060990. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume
  
• A cover letter
  

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment, dependent upon the needs of the department and incumbent's performance

Review of applicants will begin INSERT DATE This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2024. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter at unw5dq@virginia.edu .

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.