The Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to attract, recruit, and enroll graduate students at the University of Houston-Downtown. This position oversees graduate recruitment efforts, builds partnerships with key stakeholders, and ensures a seamless admissions process. The Director will work collaboratively with academic departments, faculty, and external partners to increase enrollment and enhance the graduate student experience from inquiry through matriculation.

• Oversees the graduate admissions process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to university policies and accreditation standards
• Leads and manages recruitment efforts, including graduate fairs, information sessions, corporate partnerships, and digital engagement strategies
• Develops and executes a comprehensive graduate recruitment and admissions strategy aligned with UHD's enrollment goals
• Builds and maintains partnerships with undergraduate institutions, employers, community organizations, and professional associations to strengthen graduate student pipelines
• Works closely with academic departments to understand program offerings and admission requirements, ensuring effective communication with prospective students
• Supervises and provides professional development for graduate admissions staff, ensuring high service and engagement with prospective students
• Analyzes enrollment trends, prepares reports, and assesses the effectiveness of recruitment strategies to make data-driven decisions

• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Represents UHD at recruitment events, conferences, and meetings to promote graduate programs and foster relationships with key stakeholders
• Collaborates with the marketing and communications team to develop targeted recruitment materials, digital campaigns, and outreach initiatives

Direct Reports:

• Full-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, varied learning modalities, experience with marketing and communications, and working with students from various backgrounds
• Knowledge of computer operations/data processing systems

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to exercise group leadership skills that emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving
• Ability to work as part of a team dedicated to collaboration and the university's goal of increasing enrollment

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications