Manager for Graduate Recruitment

The Manager for Graduate Recruitment is a part-time position responsible for executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy designed to engage, recruit, and enroll prospective graduate and doctoral students. This position reports to the Director for Graduate Recruitment and Degree Completion Programs. The manager supports academic program directors and the graduate recruitment team to support enrollment growth and increase awareness of TLU's graduate programs.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, relationship-driven professional with strong communication skills, a student-centered mindset, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while achieving enrollment goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the institution’s multi-year strategic enrollment plan for graduate programs, including the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.
• Execute recruitment activities for graduate and degree completion programs through virtual, on-campus, and off-campus engagement opportunities.
• Achieve annual recruitment goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) established by university leadership.
• Manage the admissions and enrollment process from inquiry through enrollment, including application review, credential evaluation, and applicant interviews.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with prospective students through personalized outreach via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person appointments.
• Travel to represent the university at recruitment events, conferences, and partnership meetings.
• Support faculty and program directors in developing and implementing recruitment initiatives that support program-specific enrollment goals.
• Coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Customer Service and Professionalism:

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered experience for prospective students and university partners.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Exhibit excellent telephone, email, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience working with graduate students and/or adult undergraduate student populations.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems, preferably Slate.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with a standard indoor work environment. 
• Regular evening and weekend responsibilities. 
• Overnight travel may be required.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive, including professional development opportunities.

Position Application Information:

Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a TLU application, resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu

A TLU application is mandatory for all TLU applicants. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. 

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking fourth on the list for “Best Value,” third for “Best Colleges for Veterans,” and eighth overall. This is the eleventh consecutive year TLU has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a “Best Southwest” school by The Princeton Review. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).