Recruiting and Admissions Manager - Master of Science in Entrepreneurship at UW in Seattle, WA

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Job Description The Foster School is looking for an outstanding Recruiting and Admissions Manager to support the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MS ENTRE) program within the Specialty Masters (SM) Portfolio. About this Opportunity Reporting to Samantha Ogle, Academic Services, Director, the Recruiting and Admissions Manager is responsible for MS ENTRE, which is a 12-month, self-sustaining graduate program which focuses on the startup process, stages of development, and prepares students to build and launch high-impact companies. The degree is based on a real-world, practical curriculum, mentoring Seattle entrepreneurs, and the opportunity to work on a student’s own ideas. The Counseling Services Coordinator will report to the Director for MS ENTRE. The position will interact regularly with staff from the Specialty Masters Team, Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Foster School, faculty, and prospective students in a wide range of advising and administrative tasks. We are searching for a motivated individual who can work in a flexible environment, who is capable of working independently, and exercising independent judgement. This position requires strong people skills and knowledge of university procedures, rules, systems, and policies. The person in this position must be able to communicate effectively with students, prospective students, and applicants with widely varying academic backgrounds, work experiences, and nationalities. The Recruiting and Admissions Manager will administer admissions and recruiting activities and events, and should be available some evenings and weekends, as required. This is a detail-oriented position, requiring handling of multiple tasks, customer service and good people skills, and knowledge of University procedures, rules, systems, and policies; however, the position also requires a strategic vision for key areas of marketing/recruiting/admissions, program operations, student services, mentoring, and alumni engagement. We are seeking an educational leader who is mindful of complexities in today's higher education landscape and can translate those into meaningful, forward-thinking academic planning policy and practice and who has a good understanding of the direction and goals of the program to keep its potential base expanding. Key Responsibilities Recruitment, Marketing, & Outreach (55%) Serve as the lead recruiter for the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program and support recruitment efforts across all SM programs, with responsibility for developing, executing, and managing recruitment and prospective student engagement strategies. Act as the primary point of contact for prospective students, providing individualized advising and guidance from initial inquiry through enrollment. Counsel candidates on program fit, admissions requirements, prerequisites, curriculum, financial aid, career services, and application preparation through in-person meetings, virtual appointments, phone, email, and web conferencing. Design and implement lead generation and lead nurturing activities, including prospective student communication plans, email marketing campaigns, social media outreach, website content coordination, and other recruitment initiatives in collaboration with SM Program and internal marketing partners. Develop and deliver information sessions, application workshops, and other recruitment events, both in person and online, to engage prospective students and support application conversion. Represent the programs at graduate school fairs, industry events, recruiting events, informational meetings, and one-on-one advising appointments. Manage prospective student engagement programs, including class visits and student ambassador initiatives; when needed recruit, train, and advise student ambassadors to promote programs, share their experiences, and provide peer support to prospective students. Manage prospective student communications and CRM activities to ensure accurate trackin