Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment Manager

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment Manager is responsible for leading strategic initiatives to attract, engage, and enroll prospective graduate students across all academic colleges. This role collaboratively manages the entire admissions funnel—from inquiry through enrollment—while coordinating graduate recruitment travel, building partnerships with feeder institutions, and leveraging CRM tools to ensure efficient communication and data-driven decision-making. This position will work closely with the Director of Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Admissions, the Graduate School, and Program Coordinators. The manager collaborates with academic departments and university leadership to ensure alignment with institutional enrollment goals and supports the continuous improvement of graduate recruitment and enrollment strategies.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Recruitment Strategy and Outreach

• Develop and implement recruitment plans to increase awareness and interest in graduate programs.
• Represent the university at recruitment events including graduate school fairs, business visits, and virtual information sessions across local and regional areas.
• Cultivate relationships with feeder institutions, professional organizations, and corporate partners.
• Coordinate on-campus and virtual graduate recruitment events (e.g., open houses, presentations, info sessions).

Prospect Engagement and Communications

• Manage communication plans through email, text, phone, and CRM automation to engage prospective students from inquiry to enrollment.
• Deliver presentations to prospective students, undergraduate classes, and community organizations.
• Serve as a point of contact for graduate prospects, inquiries, and enrollment.

Enrollment and Funnel Management

• Oversee territory management and collaborate with graduate admissions, the graduate school, and CRM team to ensure data accuracy and appropriate outreach.
• Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Recruitment to monitor and analyze enrollment trends and data to inform outreach, conversion, and yield strategies.
• Collaborate with college deans, graduate program coordinators, faculty, financial aid and student services to ensure a smooth transition for admitted students through enrollment

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years combined experience in post-secondary and/or Secondary (K-12) Admissions/Enrollment work. Experience in lieu of education may be substituted on a one-for-one basis.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Master’s degree preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty and staff.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational and leadership skills and ability to organize teams to complete tasks.
• Highly adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to university recruitment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and use of PC's, word processing packages, CRM and Student Information Systems experience.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of eight colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.