Lead Recruitment Professional Graduate Programs-AA3

Interdisciplinary Management

I. H. Asper School of Business

Position number: 32586

Date posted: September 25, 2026

Job details

Lead Recruitment Professional Graduate Programs-AA3 (AESES)

Existing Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time

Yes

Permanent

No

Work schedule

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary

$31.30 to $44.11 per hour ($56,966.00 to $80,280.20 per annum)

Appointment Dates

October 26, 2026 to April 25, 2028

Trial/Probation period

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Elaine Chipongian - elaine.chipongian@umanitoba.ca

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, business, communications, education or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures as they relate to the function/program.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of directly-related administrative experience is required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or higher education marketing.
• Proven experience in recruitment in post-secondary setting.
• Experience developing and executing recruitment strategies to meet enrollment targets and grow program pipelines.
• Experience managing full applicant lifecycle, from inquiry to enrollment, with demonstrated success in increasing conversion rates.
• Experience planning and managing recruitment events (info sessions, webinars, fairs, conferences, corporate visits).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-yield recruitment pipelines, including corporate partnerships, feeder schools, international markets, and professional associations.
• Experience working with international recruitment agents/partners and developing new networks.
• Experience using CRM systems (Slate) for lead tracking, communication, and reporting.
• Experience developing marketing and communication materials for recruitment purposes, including website content and social media campaigns.
• Experience collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders (faculty, alumni, marketing, admissions) to execute recruitment initiatives.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets related to recruitment activities is preferred.
• International experience or interest required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Analytical skills to track recruitment metrics, evaluate funnel performance, and make data-driven decisions is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is required.
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally, including some evening and weekend commitments is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of graduate management education and professional program trends is an asset.
• Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally on occasion.
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekends on occasion.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Recruitment Planning

• Develop and execute long-term Student Recruitment Strategies for each professional graduate program (MBA, MFin, MSCM, and new programs planned for the next three years).
• Build and execute a dedicated growth strategy for MSCM and MFin, in consultation with the Director, SCGS Programs; Senior leadership, Communications and Marketing Manager; Alumni Relations; and the University’s Student Recruitment Office.
• Assist with synergistic recruitment initiatives for research programs (PhD and MSc in Management).
• Plan and prepare long-term recruitment strategies for new professional graduate programs, including JD–MBA, and new specialized Master programs.
• Develop and execute annual recruitment plans to meet enrollment targets.
• Identify and build high-yield recruitment pipelines, including corporate partners, undergraduate feeder schools, international markets, and industry/professional associations.
• Manage major recruitment events, including info sessions, webinars, virtual and in-person fairs, conferences, and corporate or organizational visits.

Recruitment Execution & Outreach

• Participate in student recruitment fairs across Canada and internationally (in-person and virtual).
• Deploy a