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Job Description
Senior Recruiter Case Western Reserve University - 4.0 Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time $65,779 - $83,210 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Business development management Customer relationship building Student recruitment Client relationship development Lead Conversion Business development Bachelor's degree Student advocacy Customer engagement Admissions and enrollment management New customer acquisition Prospecting Activity sales targets Sales pipeline management CRM system proficiency Solution selling approach Full Job Description Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $65,779 and $83,210, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Senior Recruiter, Graduate Programs drives pipeline growth, applicant conversion, and enrollment generation across assigned graduate business programs. Working closely with prospective students, alumni, employers, faculty, and internal stakeholders, this position is responsible for generating qualified prospects, developing recruitment territories, cultivating relationships, and converting candidates into enrolled students. The role serves as the primary relationship owner throughout the recruitment process, guiding prospects from initial inquiry through enrollment while delivering a consultative, high-touch experience. Success is measured through pipeline growth, application generation, conversion rates, enrollment outcomes, and achievement of recruitment goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generate enrollment demand and pipeline growth. Develop and execute recruitment strategies that generate qualified prospects and expand enrollment pipelines for assigned graduate programs. Build and manage recruitment territories, prospect portfolios, and relationship networks that support enrollment growth. Identify, engage, and cultivate prospective students through outbound outreach, referrals, partnerships, events, and other recruitment channels. Maintain a strong focus on pipeline development, prospect engagement, and application generation. (35%) Drive applicant conversion and enrollment outcomes. Manage an active recruitment pipeline from inquiry through enrollment. Conduct consultations, interviews, and follow-up activities that help prospects evaluate program fit, navigate the admissions process, and make informed enrollment decisions. Maintain consistent engagement and advance prospects through the enrollment funnel to improve conversion rates and enrollment outcomes. Demonstrate accountability for achieving established enrollment and recruitment goals. (30%) Represent graduate programs in the market. Represent Weatherhead at recruitment events, employer visits, conferences, webinars, information sessions, and other outreach activities. Communicate program value, career outcomes, and return on investment to prospective students and external stakeholders. Develop relationships with employers, alumni, referral sources, and community organizations that strengthen market presence and generate enrollment opportunities. (20%) Maintain pipeline performance and operational discipline. Utilize CRM and enrollment systems to manage prospect activity, communications, pipeline progression, and reporting. Maintain accurate records, monitor recruitment performance, and support forecasting efforts. Ensure timely follow-up, responsiveness, and adherence to established recruitment processes and service standards. (10%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support strategic recruitment initiatives. Partner with enrollment leadership, marketing, faculty, alumni, and university stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives and enrollment goals. Provide market feedback, prospect insights, and competitive intelligence that inform recruitment strategy, program positioning, and enrollment planning. (5%) Utilize CRM, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve prospect engagement, productivity, and recruitment effectiveness. (5%) Perform other duties as assigned. (
