The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech seeks a highly motivated Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment to provide support for the strategic recruitment of undergraduate students into 15 undergraduate majors. This on-campus recruiting position complements the efforts of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The successful candidate will be a point of contact for future and prospective first-year and transfer students and their families and serve as a partner for key stakeholders and constituents such as VT Undergraduate Admissions, the four schools within the college (Architecture, Design, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts), high schools, community colleges, and more.

The director will be responsible for coordinating communication with prospective students and families regarding the admissions process, leading weekly information sessions and meeting with interested students and families to educate them about the college’s academic programs. The director will also coordinate events and efforts in collaboration with undergraduate admissions and school faculty to achieve a high yield o the college's admitted students. The work will be in communication and collaboration with school and program recruitment committees; for example, communicating with some schools' student ambassador programs and managing the scheduling of auditions with faculty for admission to the college’s music program. Some weekend or evening work is expected.

Additionally, the director will work regularly with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration and the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs as part of the dean's office Financial Aid and Scholarship team to assist in the award and management of dean's office scholarships.

The successful candidate will be creative, a good collaborator and communicator, have the ability to design and implement new recruitment/yield strategies, and build high-performing and trusting relationships within both the college and the university. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree • Demonstrated high level of communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills • Demonstrated high level of oral presentation skills • Demonstrated high level of organizational and project management skills • Professional experience with recruiting, outreach, admissions, and/or program coordination

Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Education, Counseling, or related field • Experience in higher education recruitment and/or academic advising • Experience with enrollment management software, with a high preference for experience in SLATE • Familiarity with creating content for digital marketing campaigns • Strong skills in excel and data management Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary range is $65,000 - $70,000 per year Hours per week 40+ Review Date October 20, 2025 Additional Information The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (up to two days of remote work each week) following a successful training and onboarding period.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Position Location Closes Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design seeks a highly motivated Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment to provide support for the strategic recruitment of undergraduate students into 15 undergraduate programs. Join us in creating the future! Current opportunities

Position Location Closes Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design seeks a highly motivated Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment to provide support for the strategic recruitment of undergraduate students into 15 undergraduate programs. Join us in creating the future! Expression of interest

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