Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is actively seeking an energetic, positive, self-driven, organized individual to fill a full-time Admissions Recruitment Coordinator position with our Admissions team. Admissions Recruitment Coordinators are responsible for creating a positive and exciting impression of MoWest for prospective students and their parents. They provide a personalized touch to the enrollment efforts of the University by supplying admissions information to prospective students. This includes not only admissions requirements, but also details about academic programs and degrees, aspects of student life, and information about financial aid. Additionally, they serve as University representatives at various recruiting events and locations. Each Recruitment Coordinator is assigned a geographic area to represent. This position will be based out of the Missouri Western campus and works year-round. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Manages and meets target goals within a recruiting territory. This requires making contact and developing relationships with counselors, visiting high schools and community colleges, attending athletic and other high school and community related events and helping students make the transition from high school to college.Communicates with students in person and via email, phone calls, and texting.Aids in review and development of internal and external correspondence and promotional materials and keeps apprised of competitors’ materials.Recruits students from all backgrounds, including non-traditional students and transfer students.Assists with on-campus recruitment and orientation events.Attends day, night, and weekend college fairs throughout the recruitment cycle.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:General services and procedures of collegesGood written and verbal communications and positive interpersonal skillsExcellent time managementFinancial aid programs and scholarshipsRegistration/Orientation setup and processesPerceiving the needs of students through the admissions processAssessing situations and suggesting and implementing strategiesAbility to work well with diverse external and internal contactsOrganizing and presenting informationCommunication, as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, administration, and the general public