Southern Methodist University

Associate Director of Recruiting (HR Title: Student Recruiter II) - (DED00000438)

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

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About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This role supports recruitment, retention, and scholarship initiatives for the Dedman College Scholars Program and all disciplines within Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the position develops and implements strategies to engage high school students and educators through daily presentations, individual meetings, and travel to local and key markets. As a core member of the Dedman Scholars Program, responsibilities include application review, interview selection, event planning, and managing the program’s annual calendar. The role also leads prospective student communications across print, web, digital, and in-person channels; enhances alumni engagement through events and outreach; contributes to the Dedman College newsletter; and coordinates with the recruiting office on marketing materials and day-to-day recruitment activities.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in developing and implementing recruitment strategies in collaboration with the Assistant Dean; plan and execute both on and off-campus recruitment activities; build relationships with prospective students and families through frequent communications, presentations, social media outreach, travel to recruiting events (local, state & national). Represent Dedman College at various functions.
• Cultivate relationships with high school and community college counselors and educators; maintain and analyze databases to monitor recruitment and admission trends; work with the Asst. Dean in creating and executing strategies; create and maintain content across print, web, digital and in-person comm channels; collaborate on newsletter, marketing materials, and web/social media initiatives.
• Key member in the management of the Dedman College Scholars Program (DCS); coordinate application review, interview selection, and scholar programming; advise DCS; manage the annual DCS program calendar and plan student events; management of DCS Student Executive Board Members.
• Coordinate Dedman College aspect of prospective students’ visits to campus, both individual/group; in office visits and daily emails, presentations to prospective students/families; partner with other campus departments to coordinate recruitment events; assist in selection and management of departmental scholarships, including budgeting and renewals; support scholarship fund tracking & reporting.
• Provide general support in day-to-day operations of the Office of Recruiting, Scholarships, and Communications; assist in overall recruiting strategy, developing reports/queries & keeping statistical data on students recruited; assist in Dedman College events for alumni engagement, current students, parents, and prospective students and their families; maintain inventory and dissemination of recruitment materials and swag for admitted students; assist DCS & Dedman College in social media content
• Clerical Duties: which includes answering incoming phone calls, maintaining financial records and event details for the office, and coordination of mailings. Perform administrative duties such as calendar management, emails, class visits, activity reports, travel expenses, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Work experience in university admissions, recruiting and marketing is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external constituents. Must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Strong presentation skills with the ability to speak to large groups is essential. A strong customer service orientation and commitment to the cultivation of relationships with students, parents, teachers, counselors, faculty and staff are essential. Candidate must also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. Candidate must also possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Candidate must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and interpret recruiting trends. Must also have understanding of CRM software as a customer relationship management tool. A strong working knowledge of Teams, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), is essential for developing mail merge documents, reports, etc. Candidate must also demonstrate to have a strong working knowledge of social media programs as well as e-mail communication systems.

During specific times of the year, this position requires applicant to work weekends, early mornings and/or evenings for on and off campus events and travel. This position requires local, state and nationwide travel to high schools, conferences, college fairs and recruiting events.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to those submissions received by July 9, 2025.

Deadline to apply: July 23, 2025

Resume and cover letter in a PDF format is required.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Dallas

Job

: Administrative Managers & Professionals

Organization

: Dedman College

Schedule

: Regular

Shift

: Staff

Employee Status

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Level

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

: Jun 25, 2025, 11:50:40 AM

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