Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Responsible for driving prospective student engagement, pipeline development, and enrollment outcomes for the EMBA program. This role requires a proactive, relationship-driven professional who can generate new leads, engage candidates through personalized outreach, and guide prospects from initial interest through enrollment. The position combines high-touch relationship management with a strong focus on outreach, engagement, and results.

Job Description

Recruitment & Pipeline Management

• Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial inquiry through enrollment.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospective students.
• Ensure consistent progression of candidates through the admissions process.

Pipeline Development & Outreach

• Proactively generate new leads through outreach, networking, and partnerships.
• Engage prospective students through corporate connections, alumni networks, events, and referrals.
• Expand top-of-funnel activity through targeted and strategic outreach.

Candidate Engagement

• Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience for prospective students.
• Conduct outreach via phone, email, and virtual/in-person meetings.
• Maintain timely follow-up and consistent communication.

Application & Conversion Support

• Guide candidates through the application process and provide ongoing support.
• Maintain engagement with applicants and admitted students.
• Support efforts to improve candidate conversion and enrollment outcomes.

Events & Recruitment Activities

• Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events.
• Represent the program at local and national recruiting events.
• Drive candidate participation and follow-up.

Admissions & Candidate Assessment

• Review applications and participate in candidate evaluation.
• Conduct interviews and contribute to admissions and scholarship discussions.
• Support Admissions Committee decision-making.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track candidate engagement and pipeline activity using CRM systems.
• Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve outreach and conversion.
• Use data insights to refine recruitment strategies.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
• May require international travel.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours as needed.
• Availability for evening/weekend activities and extended hours during peak seasons.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Education, Communication, Database Systems, Deadline Management, Graduate Recruitment, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Multitasking, Personal Initiative, Personal Selling, Prioritization, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Quantitative Abilities, Reporting Processes, Stress Management, Student Support Services, Teamwork, Workplace Diversity

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.