Engineering Recruiter & Academic Advisor

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Recruitment Coordinator and Academic Advisor to lead marketing and recruitment of students into Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering, while advising undergraduates.

The role requires building relationships with high schools and colleges, organizing on-campus recruitment, and supporting applicants through admissions, with some travel; UNL offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, marketing or related field plus two years of experience in recruiting, public relations, student services, sales, marketing or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to utilize online platforms to provide advice/assistance to others.
• Valid driver's license with ability to meet driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic plan for marketing and recruitment of students into the Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering majors.
• Conduct individual campus visits, school visits, and participate in statewide recruitment events to promote the Department and recruit prospective and transfer students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, teachers, Extension Educators, alumni, and industry. stakeholders to strengthen recruitment pipelines
• Coordinate on-campus recruitment activities and collaborate with the Recruitment Committee, Student Ambassadors, and other university partners to support engagement efforts.
• Advise undergraduate students in one or more of the assigned majors and support advising efforts across the Department.
• Provide support for recruits during the application and admission process, including new student enrollment, and manage the undergraduate recruitment data and reporting functions for the Department.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Customer service

Online guidance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/marketing or related field

Job description

The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Recruitment Coordinator and Academic Advisor to lead marketing and recruitment of students into Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering, while advising undergraduates.

The role requires building relationships with high schools and colleges, organizing on-campus recruitment, and supporting applicants through admissions, with some travel; UNL offers