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University of Miami Project Manager, Admission Ambassador Program (temporary) in Coral Gables, Florida
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The Project Manager establishes, promotes, and implements strategic initiatives, to reduce melt from graduate enrollment through the use of alumni ambassadors . The incumbent in this position supports the strategic themes, including but not limited to, the management of the admissions alumni ambassador project , provides competitor analysis on the use of alumni in admissions , a nd helps the yield coordinator in reducing withdrawals from graduate programs enrollment through engagement with enrolled or prospective students.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages specific projects, such as the creation of the admissions alumni ambassador program.
Conducts market assessment of alumni admissions ambassador programs and provides strategic insights on improvements to be made at Miami Herbert.
Conducts one-to-one conversations with enrolled students to keep them engaged in the Miami Herbert Community and survey their needs prior to orientation.
Sources alumni or attends as an alumni representative occasional admissions webinars , welcome events, open houses, and other local recruitment activities.
Serves as a liaison between all parties involved, managing activities and communications to further the consideration and initiation of opportunities.
Ensures required project information is regularly communicated to university leadership and other stakeholders.
Initiates, establishes , and maintains business relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ba chelor’s d egree in relevant field
Master’s degree
Certification and Licensing:
Not A pplicable
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree from Miami Herbert Business School preferred
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Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
A11
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