Coordinator for Outreach and Admissions

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a Coordinator for Outreach and Admissions to oversee recruitment and admissions activities, manage applications, and promote the honors program. This role involves collaboration with various campus units and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in higher education recruitment, and the ability to manage web content effectively. A criminal background check is required upon final selection.

Qualifications

• Coordination of recruitment and admissions processes.
• Knowledge of effective customer service and communication.
• Experience with student information and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and admissions activities.
• Collaborate with campus units to promote the honors program.
• Manage admission applications and direct stakeholder communication.
• Maintain and update the College's webpages.

Skills

Effective customer service

Problem resolution techniques

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Experience with student information systems

Experience with learning management tools

Recruitment strategies

Strategic communications

Marketing

Webpage management

Tools

Banner

Salesforce

Canvas

Job description

Old Dominion University is hiring a Coordinator for Outreach and Admissions. The role involves coordinating recruitment and admissions activities, managing admission applications, collaborating with campus units to promote the honors program, directing communication with stakeholders, and maintaining the College's web content.

Highlights

• Coordinate recruitment and admissions processes including admission application management.
• Engage other departments and campus units to present a comprehensive educational experience for honors students.
• Direct communications with internal and external stakeholders of the College.
• Maintain and update the College’s webpages to disseminate information effectively.
• Require knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary.
• Experience with student information systems such as Banner and Salesforce, and learning management tools like Canvas preferred.
• Considerable experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, strategic communications, marketing, and webpage management.
• Experience working with high-achieving student populations within a university setting.
• Salary commensurate with education and experience; requires a criminal background check upon final candidate selection.