1. Strategize, formulate and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy for all Jackson School academic programs, including serving as the primary recruiter for the MPP in Global Affairs. Design, manage, and directly implement innovative short-term and long-term strategies to recruit the best students worldwide into Jackson's academic programs and meet the school's enrollment and growth goals.2. Monitor and analyze national and international trends in higher education admissions and the student market, with a particular focus on global/international affairs programs, to keep the school competitive and responsive to changes. Regularly analyze Jackson and other relevant recruitment and enrollment data to formulate data-driven projections and decisions.   3. Cultivate new and existing external relationships to help generate interest from prospective applicants. Market Jackson School degree programs domestically and internationally. Travel to fairs and events in the US and abroad to recruit students and publicize Jackson School programs.4.  With the support of the school's communications office, create a robust communications strategy utilizing various types of media, including websites, social media channels, and professional publications. Develop publicity materials and oversee all admissions-related print and online materials and content.5. Provide guidance and counseling to prospective students. Engage in significant contact with prospective students throughout the application and admissions process. Advise prospective students about admissions requirements, options, policies, procedures, and associated topics.6. Develop and manage programs and events associated with admissions and recruitment efforts. Organize and implement the Jackson School campus visit program, including programs for admitted students.   7. Oversee the admissions selection process within Jackson. Manage all aspects of application review by the admissions committee, organize committee meetings, and manage notification of decisions.  Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and systems to ensure maximum selection process efficiency and effectiveness.  Leads the School's admissions committee.   8. Manage the Jackson School graduate student financial aid budget, which amounts to over $5 million USD. Ensure efficient and optimal use of funds to maximize yield.9. Manage and oversee the daily operations of the admissions office. Supervise, mentor, and oversee the office of admissions staff with an eye toward their professional development and growth. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment, ensuring staff meets the school's needs and goals.10. Represent the Jackson School with relevant external organizations and professional associations, such as APSIA, serving as liaison with the admissions group. Serve as primary liaison to university departments on topics related to admissions.  11. Perform special projects as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Exceptional strategic thinking skills. Ability to problem solve and work creatively with the discipline and organizational skills to bring initiatives to fruition.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to work successfully with diverse constituents including prospective and current students, alumni, faculty and staff. Leader with a positive and can-do attitude.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to collect, manage, analyze and prepare data for presentation to a variety of audiences. Ability to represent the Jackson School well with prospective students and others within and outside the University.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Proven record of good judgment and effective decision-making under pressure and in a fast- paced and changing environment.

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