Lead Recruitment Professional Graduate Programs-AA3

Lead Recruitment Professional Graduate Programs-AA3 (AESES) Lead Recruitment Professional Graduate Programs-AA3 (AESES) 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 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 executelong-term Student Recruitment Strategiesfor 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.
- Participate in student recruitment fairs across Canada and internationally (in-person and virtual).
- Deploy and coordinate suitable faculty members to support international recruitment activities.
- Build, maintain, and expand relationships with international agents and recruitment partners to support enrollment growth and new market development.
- Organize, host, and present at information sessions (virtual and in-person) for all graduate programs.
- Collaborate with the university’s centr