Assistant Director, Recruitment

DePaul University Athletics

Assistant Director managing graduate admissions funnels, territories, and events for DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Using PeopleSoft and Slate to drive enrollment.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $50,174 - $64,796 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing marketing and recruitment plans to attract graduate students, with strong analytical skills to identify enrollment trends. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse audiences and manage recruitment activities.

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Graduate Recruiting ExperienceMarketing Plan DevelopmentData Analysis SkillsProject Management SkillsInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMarketing Plan DevelopmentRecruitment PracticesProject ManagementEnrollment Trends Identification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral Presentation SkillsWritten Communication SkillsCreativityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftSlateMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Graduate AdmissionsRecruitment EventsTerritory Marketing PlanCollaboration with Community LeadersStudent System Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive territory marketing plan to attract and admit students to the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Collaborate with the Kellstadt team to develop processes to collect and analyze marketing and enrollment data
Co-manage the admission funnel by responding to student inquiries by phone, e-mail, or in person
Contact prospective students with incomplete applications
Ensure admitted students understand the next steps for matriculation and enrollment
Co-manage a recruitment territory comprising affinity groups, corporations, educational institutions, and professional communities
Participate in off-campus recruiting events and information sessions
Develop relationships and facilitate collaboration with community leaders and organizations
Participate in and provide oversight for on-campus and corporate on-site recruiting events
Collect and assist with data analysis regarding recruitment activities
Assist in preparing reports with direction from leadership
May manage a Graduate Assistant and/or student workers
Travel for recruitment and work evenings and weekends as needed
Collaborate with University departments, prospective students, faculty, and Kellstadt colleagues
Use PeopleSoft and Slate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Three to five years experience, with preference given to candidates who have experience in graduate recruiting, admission and sales
Demonstrated professional presence and maturity in dealing with a variety of audiences, external and internal to the university
Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills
Knowledge of recruiting and admission practices for graduate students
Strategy and analytic skills
Skills and knowledge to develop and implement marketing and recruitment plans to enroll significant numbers of graduate students
Ability and desire to identify enrollment trends for graduate students
Ability to identify, develop and implement marketing activities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to balance multiple demands
Creativity, positive can-do attitude, flexibility, initiative, and ability to function effectively as member of a team
Responsive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Ability to periodically spend extended periods standing
Ability to periodically lift more than 25 pounds
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Strong group presentation skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced, creative, change-oriented and driven environment
Knowledge of a student system and/or recruitment database preferred
Employment contingent on passing a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
Full-Time Benefits