Academic Success Coordinator for Recruitment

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV invites applications for an Academic Success Coordinator for Recruitment in the College of Liberal Arts. The role focuses on welcoming new students, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating orientation, and providing academic advising and registration assistance to ensure smooth transitions into college life.

Under the Dean's supervision, you will work with Admissions, faculty, and campus partners, guiding students through university policies

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Higher Education or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Admissions Team liaison to ensure excellent on-boarding experience and service for new students.
• Attends on-campus recruitment events such as Day on Campus and Maroon and White Day.
• Travels to designated off-campus recruitment events.
• Assist with advising and registration of Dual Enrollment students.
• Oversee designing, ordering, and maintaining college-wide and program-specific recruitment materials and resources.
• Create and maintain Dual Enrollment communication plan for students and faculty.
• Maintain strong working relationships with various departments across campus.
• Provide general support for enrollment, retention, and engagement efforts within College of Liberal Arts.
• Assist with processing advising forms for students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Working Title Academic Success Coordinator for Recruitment

Type of Position Staff - Full Time

Department College of Liberal Arts

Appointment Length July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Published Salary

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours NA

F.T.E. 1.00

Grant Funded Position? No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities Fairmont State University is seeking an organized, student-focusedAcademic Advisor for Recruitment to support the College of LiberalArts. This position plays an important role in welcoming newstudents, supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts,coordinating new student orientation, and providing academicadvising and registration assistance. Working collaboratively withfaculty, Admissions, and campus partners, the Academic Advisor forRecruitment will help students navigate university processes,understand academic policies, and successfully transition intotheir college experience. The ideal candidate is committed tostudent success, relationship-building, and supporting enrollmentand retention initiatives.

Position Description Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Artsand in close collaboration with the Academic Advisor for Retention,the Academic Advisor for Recruitment will serve as the key point ofcontact for recruitment and onboarding of new students for theCollege of Liberal Arts.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Admissions Team Liaison (working with Admissions and WelcomeCenter) to ensure excellent on-boarding experience and service fornew students
• Attends on-campus recruitment events such as Day on Campus andMaroon and White Day
• Travels to designated off-campus recruitments events
• Assist with advising and registration of Dual Enrollmentstudents
• Oversee designing, ordering, and maintaining college wide andprogram specific recruitment and materials and resources
• Create and maintain Dual Enrollment communication plan forstudents and faculty
• Maintain strong working relationships with various departmentsacross campus
• Provide general support for enrollment, retention, andengagement efforts within College of Liberal Arts
• Assist with processing advising forms for students

Student Programming

• Main point of contact for all new students to College ofLiberal Arts
• Planning and executing New Student Orientations includingacademic presentation and registration process
• Advise all new students for the college each term and assiststudents in registering for classes through individual advisingappointments and group registration sessions
• Serve as backup advisor for all faculty advisors in the Collegeof Liberal Arts in times of need (Summer break, Orientations,Faculty out of office, and peak registration times)
• Informs students of academic policies and procedures for classregistration, degree requirements, course replacement/withdraw, andacademic warning/probation/suspension
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Education

Master’s Degree, preferably in Higher Education or relatedfield

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid Driver’s License

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentationskills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Academic Affairs
• Experience in Degreeworks, Slate, and Banner
• At least one (1) year of experience in academic advising,counseling, or student support services

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2027038SP

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Hire Date ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 10/28/2026

Job Close Date 11/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Advertising Summary

Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/12092