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Associate Director of Student Recruitment - CMU Africa

Employer
Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Kigali, RWANDA
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 17, 2024
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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an Associate Director of Student Recruitment to play a key role in the recruitment and enrollment of graduate students at its location in Rwanda, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa). This position will oversee and manage recruitment strategies, serving as key ambassador for CMU-Africa to prospective students, both regionally and internationally. The Associate Director will develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and help expand CMU-Africa’s visibility and reach among potential graduate students.

Inclusion, collaboration, excellence, and integrity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a leader who can optimally collaborate with a diverse population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values, thrives in an exciting and complex environment, and who will embody the mission of the university through their work.

About Carnegie Mellon University:

Since its founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has been a birthplace of innovation. CMU has globally top-ranked programs in engineering, computer science, and information and communication technology, as well as a rich history of entrepreneurship. CMU is dedicated to producing creative and technically strong engineers who have a meaningful impact in their communities and accelerate positive technological change in the world. In 2011, CMU extended its global footprint into Africa with Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), based in Rwanda’s Kigali Innovation City.

In a region booming with opportunities, CMU is the only U.S.-based research university offering its master’s degrees with a full-time faculty, staff, and operations in Africa. The Africa location is fast-growing, with over 300 enrolled students from more than 20 African countries. You can read more about CMU-Africa's vision and mission on our website. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research and innovation. CMU-Africa enjoys strong collaboration and exchange with the main campus in Pittsburgh, USA.

About the Role:

As CMU-Africa’s Associate Director of Student Recruitment, you will partner with the Director of Enrollment Management and Student Success to create and implement a comprehensive graduate student recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with CMU-Africa's strategic goals for enrollment and diversity. While specific responsibilities will vary, they will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Core Responsibilities:
  • Outreach and Engagement: Build relationships with potential graduate students, educational institutions, and professional organizations across the African continent and beyond. Host and attend recruitment events, fairs, and conferences locally and internationally.
  • Leverage CMU-Africa Faculty Expertise: Work with faculty and to understand the unique strengths of CMU-Africa’s graduate programs and ensure the messaging is tailored to attract the right students.
  • Marketing Efforts: Partner with CMU-Africa’s Marcoms team to develop and execute digital and traditional marketing campaigns targeting prospective students. This includes working with the marketing team to develop materials such as brochures, websites, and social media content.
  • Provide Guidance to Applicants: Support prospective graduate students throughout the application process, providing guidance on admission requirements, program offerings, and career outcomes.
  • Track and Analyze Recruitment Metrics: Monitor and analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions to improve future efforts.
  • Cultivate International Relationships: Act as the primary liaison for international student recruitment, forging partnerships with universities, organizations, and other stakeholders across Africa and beyond.
  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and refine recruitment tactics, adapting to trends in higher education and shifting regional or global demographics.
  • Support Diversity and Inclusion: Work towards enhancing diversity by developing recruitment practices that attract students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.
  • Responds to routine and non-routine inquiries from applicants concerning the application process, notification, financial aid information, conditions and program requirements.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree required; preferably in Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a related higher education role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
  • A sales and marketing background in high-growth organizations may also be considered.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French and/or other African languages is a plus.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a wide variety of people; intuitive, empathic communicator who can quickly build rapport, trust, and credibility. Experience speaking to both large and small groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and others from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
  • Strong understanding of the higher education landscape and international recruitment.
  • Proven experience in developing and executing successful recruitment strategies, including experience with digital marketing, event planning, and relationship-building.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills
  • A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of CMU-Africa
  • Ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally is essential.
Additional Information:

We are accepting applications for this position through January 16, 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews may begin before the deadline.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Function

Admissions and Financial Aid

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information:
  • Please visit Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .

  • Statement of Assurance

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

 

Carnegie Mellon University challenges the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters.

A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course.

Carnegie Mellon was founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie under the premise that a school established to foster and develop the technical skills of its students would soon produce students and graduates whose work would astound Pittsburgh and the world. Over 120 years later, our institution continues to produce talented alumni and draws faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, passionate and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.

Over the past 10 years, more than 400 startups linked to CMU have raised more than $7 billion in follow-on funding. Those investment numbers are especially high because of the sheer size of Pittsburgh’s growing autonomous vehicles cluster – including Uber, Aurora, Waymo and Motional – all of which are here because of their strong ties to CMU.

With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it. 

Pittsburgh is home to over 86,000 students from 10 colleges and universities. Pittsburgh was ranked as one of the top U.S. cities for millennials.

Some 177,000 people work in Pittsburgh's tech-related industries, and their ranks continue to grow as the city tops lists for jobs. Networking opportunities, small business accelerators, and an innovative community make the city appealing to entrepreneurs, especially recent graduates.

Pittsburgh is emerging as a tech and culture hub that The Washington Post praises for its "world-class art museums and colorful neighborhoods."

Robotics and software engineering lead the way. The city is home to GoogleUber and Apple offices and a budding ecosystem of tech startups including DuolingoModcloth and 4Moms, all of which have CMU roots.

Many seek Pittsburgh for being a hot spot for entrepreneurship and a model for future cities. Others come for the city's burgeoning food scene.

You’ll find CMU locations nationwide — and worldwide. Silicon Valley. Qatar. Africa. Washington, D.C. To name a few.

If your heart is in your work, come work with us.

Carnegie Mellon University isn't just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions — it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues — and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

Carnegie Mellon University offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well. Benefit eligibility varies based on the hours per week employees are scheduled to work and the employee's geographic location

We seek to cultivate diverse populations and perspectives and promote equity and inclusion. Our devotion to these ideals springs from a core belief in the power of education to be a transformative and enriching force for every person, irrespective of their background, identity or life circumstances. 

Inclusion and belonging are intricately interwoven into the very essence of our university, helping to shape our values, policies and practices. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are not only central to our ethos but also indispensable to our pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.

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