Join Our Team as an Admissions & Recruitment Manager
The Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC) at ETH Zurich is on the lookout for a dynamic Recruitment & Admissions Manager (80% - 100%) to join the MAS MTEC team for a one-year contract, with the potential for extension. The Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS MTEC) is one of Switzerland's premier management education programmes for professionals. Since its inception in 1980, over 2,000 graduates have harnessed the strengths of ETH Zurich and D-MTEC to excel in leadership and management roles.
The MAS MTEC programme is currently undergoing a strategic transition, and we seek a talented Recruitment & Admissions Manager who can bolster and enhance our recruitment and admissions functions.
Role Overview
This role primarily focuses on enhancing the admissions process, organizing extensive recruitment activities, and amplifying the programme’s visibility in the market while ensuring candidates enjoy a smooth and engaging experience from their first point of contact through to enrolment.
As the Admissions & Recruitment Manager, you will be essential in:
- Managing the admissions process—advising candidates, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and coordinating assessments to maintain a high-quality candidate pool.
- Serving as the main point of contact for prospective candidates, interacting via calls, emails, and follow-ups to facilitate their decision-making journey.
- Overseeing the CRM system and admissions pipeline, ensuring the precise tracking of leads, applications, and conversion.
- Designing and executing targeted email campaigns to enhance candidate engagement and conversion rates.
- Organizing and executing recruitment activities, including information sessions, webinars, campus events, and participation in external fairs.
- Managing relationships with external agencies for lead generation, monitoring performance, and providing feedback on lead quality.
- Identifying and implementing innovative strategies to generate leads and attract high-caliber candidates.
- Monitoring and analyzing admissions data, including conversion rates and pipeline performance, and preparing regular reports.
- Collaborating closely with the marketing team to assist with social media campaigns, video shoots, and other marketing initiatives.
- Providing insights from candidate interactions to enhance communication, content, and overall recruitment effectiveness.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or other customer-facing roles (experience in higher education is a plus).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse candidate pool.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- An analytical mindset with the capability to track performance, interpret data, and optimize processes.
- Experience working with CRM systems and managing pipelines is advantageous.
- A proactive, hands-on work style with a strong sense of ownership.
- The ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage external stakeholders.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); German language proficiency is an asset.
What We Offer
Joining our team means access to professional development opportunities through workshops, seminars, and training relevant to admissions, recruitment, and higher education management. You will become part of a supportive team within the MAS MTEC programme, collaborating closely with marketing, operations, and faculty members. Additionally, we accommodate flexible working arrangements, including a work-from-home policy.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply online using the form below. Please ensure your application includes:
- Your CV
- A motivation letter
- Your degree
- Any additional documents you wish to share
Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. For further details about the MAS MTEC programme, visit our website. If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to reach out to Evelina Kramer at Tel +41 44 632 39 63 or email evelina.kramer@mtec.ethz.ch (please do not submit applications here).