A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position.
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Reporting to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, the Associate Director of Recruitment Strategy will guide data-informed recruitment and yield strategies across all UMSI programs.
You will blend recruitment leadership with marketing strategy and enrollment analytics. You will use market research, pipeline analysis, CRM data, and performance metrics to improve recruitment plans that expand the reach, increase conversion, and support sustainable enrollment growth.
Please see the link here for the full job description and responsibilities.
- Lead comprehensive, data-informed recruitment and yield strategies aligned with UMSI enrollment goals across undergraduate and master's degree programs.
- Oversee lead generation strategy across conferences, partnerships, digital channels, and pathway programs, ensuring growth.
- Develop strategic partnerships with internal and external organizations, including feeder institutions, industry partners, alumni, and professional organizations, to build recurring and sustainable student pipelines.
- Promote and position scholarships, fellowships, and need-based aid as important enrollment levers.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to recruitment staff, including coaching on data-informed outreach.
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in recruitment, admissions, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing enrollment or recruitment strategies aligned with institutional goals, including improving application volume, yield, or enrollment outcomes.
- Experience with enrollment funnel modeling, yield strategy, and pipeline forecasting.
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Slate or similar) to manage pipelines, communications, and reporting.
- Experience supervising full-time staff.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results while ensuring equity on our team. While rare, we may offer a salary above the posted range for an exceptionally qualified candidate, considering internal equity and budget. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
