Admissions Recruiter

About the role

The Office of Admissions, at the University of North Texas, is seeking to hire an Admissions Recruiter to assist in recruiting and admissions functions, under the direction of the Associate Director, Admissions Recruitment & Outreach. This position is responsible for participation in all aspects of the outreach of high school and college students. This position will provide expertise to implement, develop, and evaluate new student enrollment initiatives for assigned student groups, developing recruitment strategies, assisting the department with strategic implementation of recruitment activities by identifying strong recruitment approaches and developing and executing new outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule regular visits with students and counselors in assigned territories and focus on maintaining strong relationships with key school contacts.
• Develop proactive territory management plan to convert students through the stages of the admissions funnel from suspect/prospect student stage to enrollment.
• Provide high-level customer service to prospective students and families in office via phone, email, in-person meetings.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with admissions staff, prospective students, and cross campus partners.
• Plan and participate in admissions recruitment events on campus and at schools in assigned territory.
• Willingness to volunteer to cover events or help when additional assistance is needed to complete required admissions tasks.
• Consistent use of technology to facilitate communications and data driven decision making.
• Keep up to date on admissions policies and processes.
• Responsible and professional use of office and university resources.
• Timely completion of administrative forms and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in recruiting, academic advising, counseling, student services, customer service or related experience or can substitute education for experience.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Strong presentation skills and problem solving skills. Developed interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Experience with Microsoft Office Products. Ability to obtain credit card for travel. Good driving record and access to a vehicle. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Professional in appearance, motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate enthusiastically with populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university setting.

Skills

• Strong presentation skills and problem solving skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to obtain credit card for travel.
• Good driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Professional in appearance, motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate enthusiastically with populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

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Pay

$47,232.00 FTE: 1.000000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends