Senior College Recruiter

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet ( . The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has s exciting full time opportunity for a Senior College Recruiter. As a key member of the Graduate Studies Office team, the Senior College Recruiter will implement strategic recruitment and engagement initiatives across a variety of platforms and events, with an emphasis on relationship-building, personalized communication, and data-driven decision-making to ensure the selection and attraction of the strongest possible candidates. Key Responsibilities + Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified, diverse applicants to the PhD, MS, MPS programs for all departments (atmospheric sciences, marine biology and ecology , environmental science and policy, marine geosciences, ocean sciences). + Develop and maintain partnerships with undergraduate institutions, academic advisors, faculty, alumni, and professional organizations to expand the applicant pipeline. + Coordinate closely with Rosenstiel School admissions, faculty, and career services to align messaging with program strengths, industry trends, and student outcomes. + Coordinate with MPS Track Leaders and PhD/MS Graduate Program Directors to optimize their engagement in recruitment activities + Collaborate with the Graduate Studies Office team, Graduate Program Directors, and MPS Track Leaders on strategy for continuous improvement. + Work closely with internal teams, including HR, communications, and leadership, to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational needs. + Complete a yearly market analysis of competitor programs. + Collaborate with the MPS marketing team to create engaging content for email campaigns, webinars, social media, and recruitment publications. + Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing high-touch communication (including text messaging during regular business hours) and support throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle. + Represent the Rosenstiel School and all graduate programs at in-person and virtual graduate school fairs, scientific conferences, university visits, and professional events (extensive travel required). + Develop and manage on-campus recruitment events including campus tours, PhD Recruitment Weekend, and MPS Preview Weekend + Track and analyze recruitment data using Slate CRM and other systems to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and optimize strategies. + Manage the Slate admissions review process for faculty (including cross training) and work closely with admissions team members in the Graduate Studies Office. + Manage the I-20 process for newly admitted students and work closely with International Admissions as well as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to support new international students. + Work closely with graduate programs and the Rosenstiel webmaster to update Graduate Studies Office and graduate program webpages. + Assist in the development of new graduate programs, including online programs. + Participate in onboarding and orientation events for incoming students. + Manage all recruitment travel logistics and credit card reconciliation in Workday. + Supervise student employees supporting admissions and recruitment Qualifications: Required: + Bacheloru2019s degree in marine science, environmental science, education, communications, or related field. + Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, outreach, or related fields. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation. + Ability to build relationships with diverse audiences including prospective students, parents, faculty, and alumni. + Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. + Strong organizational and project management skills. Preferred: + Masteru2019s degree (MPS or related field) or experience working in marine/environmental sciences or higher education. + Familiarity with graduate-level STEM education and career pathways. + Proficiency with CRM tools such as Slate, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). + Spanish or other language skills a plus, given the programu2019s international applicant pool. Skills and Abilities: + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse populations. + Public speaking and presentation abilities. + Organizational and event-planning skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and students on professional and program development + Strong attention to detail, organized, and multi-task oriented + Ability to lead, motivate, and direct subordinates + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms. + Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed, with occasional evening or weekend work. + Bilingual skills are a plus. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here ( for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A8

Created: 2025-12-05