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Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon12
- Highlights Healthcare7
- Arclabs Welding School5
- Ivy Tech Community College2
- Novel Prep1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student recruitment manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Experience managing a full student recruitment or admissions cycle
- Proficiency with enrollment CRM platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Demonstrated ability to meet enrollment targets and conversion goals
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for school visits and events
- Familiarity with FERPA regulations and student data privacy requirements
Tips for Your Student Recruitment Manager Job Search
Quantify enrollment outcomes on your resume
Admissions and recruitment managers want to see numbers. Replace vague duties with outcomes like conversion rates from inquiry to application, event attendance you drove, or year-over-year enrollment gains tied directly to your outreach campaigns.
Tailor your resume to the institution type
A community college recruitment role prizes community outreach and dual-enrollment partnerships. A private university role often emphasizes yield strategy and CRM fluency. Read each posting carefully and mirror its language in your resume before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student recruitment manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate CRM and ATS proficiency upfront
Most enrollment offices run on a dedicated CRM platform. If you have hands-on experience configuring workflows, building communication sequences, or pulling funnel reports, name the platform type and what you built. Vague tool mentions get skipped.
Prepare a territory or campaign narrative for interviews
Interviewers for recruitment roles often ask how you managed a geographic territory or ran a recruitment cycle end to end. Have a specific campaign ready: the audience, the channels you used, the obstacles you hit, and the enrollment result you delivered.
Negotiate start dates around enrollment cycles
Student recruitment roles have hard deadlines tied to application seasons. If you're negotiating an offer, confirm whether the start date aligns with an upcoming recruitment cycle, since joining mid-cycle with no ramp time is a common friction point in this field.
Student Recruitment Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student recruitment managers?
The companies hiring the most student recruitment managers right now include Amazon, Highlights Healthcare, and Arclabs Welding School, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Washington, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across traditional colleges, online degree programs, and vocational schools.
How many student recruitment manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of student recruitment manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by institution type. Roles focused on digital lead generation, virtual information sessions, and online program enrollment tend to offer the most location flexibility, while territory-based positions at residential colleges typically require in-person travel.
How do you become a student recruitment manager?
Start by gaining experience in admissions counseling, outreach coordination, or enrollment advising at a school or education organization. Build familiarity with CRM platforms used in enrollment management and develop a record of contributing to recruitment campaigns or events. Moving into a manager role typically requires demonstrating ownership of a recruitment territory or program and showing measurable impact on enrollment outcomes.
Can you get a student recruitment manager job with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the gap with adjacent experience. Admissions counseling, academic advising, education program coordination, or even event planning at a school all translate well. Highlight any work where you moved prospective students through a decision process, built relationships with high schools or community organizations, or used data to inform outreach strategy.
What does the student recruitment manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your enrollment background and familiarity with recruitment cycles, followed by a panel interview with admissions leadership. Many institutions include a presentation round where you're asked to outline a recruitment plan for a specific audience or territory. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional partners in financial aid, marketing, or academic departments.
Where can I find and apply to student recruitment manager jobs?
You can find and apply to student recruitment manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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