Job Details

Assistant Director for Graduate Recruitment, School of Management

Position Number: 9910544
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director for Graduate Recruitment, School of Management

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Director for Graduate Recruitment, School of Management
Department: Admissions and Recruiting
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9910544"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65383
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo School of Management is seeking an Assistant Director for Graduate Recruitment to support recruitment, admissions, and yield efforts for its graduate programs, guiding prospective students from initial inquiry through enrollment. This role plays a key part in engaging prospective students, managing outreach initiatives, and contributing to enrollment growth. Significant domestic and international travel is a core component of this position.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Execute recruitment strategies to support enrollment goals across assigned graduate program portfolios.
Represent the School of Management at recruitment events, fairs, partner institutions, and professional conferences, both domestically and internationally.
Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, agents, alumni, and partners.
Provide personalized admissions advising through meetings, phone calls, and follow-up outreach .
Support campus visits, recruitment events, and admitted student yield initiatives.
Manage prospect and applicant activity within Slate, ensuring accurate tracking, timely communication, and consistent follow-up.
Develop and oversee a graduate student ambassador program to enhance recruitment and engagement efforts.
Analyze recruitment trends and contribute insights to improve strategy and outcomes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including faculty, marketing, and student services, to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives.

Learn more:

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, higher education or related field.
Two (2) years relevant work experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment, sales, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Higher Education, or a related field).
Experience in higher education student services, admissions, marketing, or communications.
Experience using Slate Technolutions CRM or a similar system.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$62,000 - $65,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Julia Pilecki
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: HR Generalist
Contact's Email: jbpileck@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-8401

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/20/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: