College Student Recruitment Coordinator - 530922

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks a College Student Recruitment Coordinator to organize and coordinate the college’s recruitment operations. You will represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and professional association gatherings, and you will coordinate and deliver presentations at campus recruitment events to develop initiatives that boost recruitment rates.

You will build relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate recruitment operations for the college.
• Represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and professional association gatherings.
• Coordinate and deliver presentations at campus recruitment events.
• Develop initiatives to enhance student recruitment rates.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal & written communication

Travel availability

Planning & organizing

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,600 - Midpoint: $55,800 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 217105 - HES Student Services

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends as necessary

Job Summary: The College Student Recruitment Coordinator organizes and coordinates the recruitment operations for the college. Seeks out potential candidates by representing the college at high schools, community colleges, and professional association gatherings. Coordinates and/or delivers the college's presentations at campus recruitment events. Develops and executes initiatives focused on enhancing student recruitment rates.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as the college’s primary coordinator for undergraduate student recruitment, outreach, and enrollment initiatives. Develops relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other stakeholders through recruitment events, campus visits, presentations, and targeted communications. Assists with new student orientation, provides limited academic advising support, and analyzes recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate outcomes and enhance recruitment effectiveness.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Must be available for occasional out-of-state travel. Ability to work effectively with and understand the interests of prospective students, enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Public speaking skills. Computer skills to include work processing, spreadsheet, and/or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a major within the College of Human Environmental Sciences.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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