Recruiter, Graduate Programs

The Eller College of Management is seeking a dynamic and motivated Recruiter, Graduate Programs to join our recruitment team. This position will be based in the Greater Phoenix metro area, with regular office presence in both downtown Phoenix and Chandler and will play a critical part in expanding Eller's presence and impact in the Greater Phoenix area.

This hybrid position combines traditional recruitment functions-managing and nurturing prospective student leads-with community and corporate engagement. The recruiter will serve as a local ambassador for Eller's graduate programs, with primary responsibility for recruiting for the following Eller programs:

• Executive MBA (Downtown Phoenix)
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA - Downtown Chandler)
• Online Master's in MIS
• Online Master's in Cybersecurity
• Other programs when the need arises

In addition to student recruitment, this position will collaborate closely with the University of Arizona's Eller Partnership Office (EPO) and other teams located in downtown Phoenix and Chandler to strengthen relationships with employers, professional organizations, and community groups to build sustainable pipelines of qualified graduate students.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Recruitment
& Lead Management - 50%

• Proactively
  engage with prospective students through phone, email, text, virtual
  meetings, and in-person consultations.
• Manage
  inquiries and applications in the CRM, provide consistent and personalized
  communication from interest through enrollment.
• Conduct
  admissions consultations, information sessions, and one-on-one meetings to
  guide candidates through program offerings, requirements, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with
  other Eller teams to engage applicants (e.g., site visit, sit in classes)
  to motivate enrollment.
• Collaborate
  with other Eller recruiters and program directors to ensure seamless
  handoff and follow-up throughout the admissions funnel.

Community
& Corporate Outreach - 35%

• Partner with Eller
  college staff in Phoenix and Chandler to expand employer pipelines and
  strengthen local engagement.
• Represent Eller
  Graduate Programs at corporate offices, community events, career fairs,
  and professional organizations.
• Collaborate
  with corporate relations colleagues on joint employer initiatives such as
  tuition or application benefits, professional development workshops, and networking.
• Host and
  coordinate recruitment events in Phoenix, Chandler, and surrounding areas,
  ensuring professional representation of Eller graduate programs.

Collaboration
& Strategy - 15%

• Serve as the
  local connector between the Phoenix metro area business community and
  Eller's Tucson-based recruitment and academic leadership teams.
• Provide market
  insights from the Phoenix area, including competitor activity, corporate
  needs, and community connection opportunities.
• Track, measure,
  and report on recruitment and outreach activities, evaluating impact and
  ROI of efforts.
• Contribute to
  the continuous improvement of recruitment strategies for graduate
  programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated
  ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in professional
  and academic settings.
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to groups
  and individuals.
• Strong
  organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a
  fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter
  able to work independently in the Phoenix metro area while staying
  connected to the Tucson-based team.

Work Environment & Travel

• This position
  is based in Phoenix/Chandler and requires frequent local travel to
  corporate sites and community events.
• Close
  collaboration with other Eller staff in downtown Phoenix and Chandler is
  expected.
• Occasional
  travel to the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson will be
  required.
• Evening and
  weekend work may be required to support events and outreach activities.
• This position
  would split in-office time between the Phoenix and Chandler campuses.
• Work location
  mix is expected to be one day in our Downtown Phoenix office, one day in
  the Downtown Chandler location, and 3 days remote.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, or corporate engagement.
  
  
• Established professional network in Phoenix/Chandler area.
  
  
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Salesforce) and digital recruitment tools.
  
  
• Experience of graduate business education trends and market needs.
  
  
• Experience in higher education.