Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph (MO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking an energetic Admissions Recruitment Coordinator to join the Admissions team. The coordinator will manage a geographic territory, present MoWest to prospective students and families, and travel for college fairs and high school visits.

The role is based on the Missouri Western campus and runs year-round, with typical hours and travel as required by recruitment cycles.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Valid Driver's License.
Experience in student recruitment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages recruiting territory and builds relationships with counselors, high schools and community colleges.
Communicates with students in person and by email, phone and text.
Assists with internal and external materials and monitors competitors’ outreach.
Recruits students from diverse backgrounds including non-traditional and transfer students.
Supports on-campus recruitment and orientation events.
Attends day, night and weekend college fairs during the recruitment cycle.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description

Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is actively seeking anenergetic, positive, self-driven, organized individual to fill a full-time Admissions Recruitment Coordinator position withour Admissions team. Admissions Recruitment Coordinators areresponsible for creating a positive and exciting impression ofMoWest for prospective students and their parents. They provide apersonalized touch to the enrollment efforts of the University bysupplying admissions information to prospective students. Thisincludes not only admissions requirements, but also details aboutacademic programs and degrees, aspects of student life, andinformation about financial aid. Additionally, they serve asUniversity representatives at various recruiting events andlocations.

Each Recruitment Coordinator is assigned a geographic area torepresent.

This position will be based out of the Missouri Western campus andworks year-round.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Manages and meets target goals within a recruiting territory.This requires making contact and developing relationships withcounselors, visiting high schools and community colleges, attendingathletic and other high school and community related events andhelping students make the transition from high school tocollege.
Communicates with students in person and via email, phonecalls, and texting.
Aids in review and development of internal and externalcorrespondence and promotional materials and keeps apprised ofcompetitors’ materials.
Recruits students from all backgrounds, includingnon-traditional students and transfer students.
Assists with on-campus recruitment and orientation events.
Attends day, night, and weekend college fairs throughout therecruitment cycle.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General services and procedures of colleges
Good written and verbal communications and positiveinterpersonal skills
Excellent time management
Financial aid programs and scholarships
Registration/Orientation setup and processes
Perceiving the needs of students through the admissionsprocess
Assessing situations and suggesting and implementingstrategies
Ability to work well with diverse external and internalcontacts
Organizing and presenting information
Communication, as applied to interaction with students,coworkers, administration, and the general public

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of MoWest programs/services, and experienceconducting high school visits, college fairs and/or campustours.
One year of experience in student recruiting or an equivalentcombination of education and experience sufficient to successfullyperform the essential duties.

Physical Demands

Medium Work