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Program Manager, Communications and Events, MBA and MS Admissions
Job Description
Position Number:
127992Title:
Program ManagerFunctional Title:
Program Manager, Communications and Events, MBA and MS AdmissionsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100.0Unit:
BMGT-Dean-MBA ProgramsCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Working closely with the Senior Director, Admissions Team, and Marketing & Communications personnel, this position will work to develop strategies and execute tactics that will increase the quantity and quality of MBA and MS enrollment. Incumbent is responsible for creating effective, compelling communication plans and targeted messages to all types of MBA and MS candidates within the admissions pipeline. This person will create and execute marketing plans and event management processes for the entire department as well as each individual program. This person will also collaborate on marketing efforts with relevant third party vendors who are engaged to drive market demand.
The incumbent will also serve as a liaison to our CRM databases and is expected to manage communication to all contacts throughout the admissions funnel.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience:
- 3 – 5 years of progressive professional experience in an academic or corporate environment
- 1 – 2 years experience in a marketing, recruiting or client interfacing role
- Experience with writing copy; professional, marketing or advertising
- Experience with the creation and/or management of a database
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven customer service orientation
- Highly developed skills in working with CRM databases
- Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects
- Highly developed organizational skills
- Pays strict attention to details
- Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner
- Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, and students
- Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload
- Proven ability in oral and written communications
- Ability to work in a highly independent manner at times across functions within the school
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours as required
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel to off-site locations and out of state
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Advanced degree
- 1-2 years experience directly supervising
- Experience working in a graduate business admissions environment
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Ability to work on weekends.
Ability set up a room in a way that is conducive to the event by moving tables, chairs, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability set up a room in a way that is conducive to the event by moving tables, chairs, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Posting Date:
09/12/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
09/29/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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