Enrollment Management Specialist - The Graduate School

Department

The Graduate School

Responsibilities

The Graduate Enrollment Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director for Graduate Enrollment and assigned Colleges and Departments in all aspects of recruiting graduate students. The Graduate Enrollment Specialist utilizes data, recruitment strategies, and the Slate system to encourage applications and enrollment in graduate programs.

• Improving and/or implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies that will identify, attract, admit, enroll and retain a highly qualified, diverse graduate student population.
• Incorporating central and locally-developed online recruitment materials, including email campaigns, fact sheets, applications and videos that are used in marketing to attract prospective students, and the development of Internet and web-based communications to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Relaying compiled data related to graduate programs to identify areas capable of growing enrollment.
• Collaborate with academic program to define marketing objectives, strategies and implementation plan for all graduate degrees.
• Works with recruiting, admissions and technology staff to implement appropriate training and maintain high productivity.
• Works with marketing and recruiting data to integrate within the Slate system.
• Collaborates with colleges and departments to assess program marketing needs, target audiences, messaging and positioning-local, national and international level.
• Works with marketing and recruiting data to produce reports as needed.
• Works in collaboration with internal communications, colleges and departments, admissions and the Graduate School enrollment team.
• Works on special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. This includes, but is not to, assignments from the Dean/Assoc Dean that is not otherwise stated and are deemed related to the position.
• Implements business processes for effective departmental and cross-departmental functions related to recruitment, admissions and enrollment.
• Institutes industry best practices for graduate recruitment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Helpful

The typical day in this position includes the following job duties but is not limited to:

Communicating with future graduate school applicants via the phone and email. You would be answering their questions about enrollment, admissions and assisting them with our online system, Slate.

As a team member you would be contributing to the Graduate School marketing projects which may include photography and collaborative editing for presentations.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Salary in the low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is based in Tallahassee and is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .