N96569 Direct Admission University Representative

Northeastern State University; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous leave time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, seeks a Direct Admission University Representative to recruit students through direct admission partnerships with high schools. You will serve as the front line liaison, deliver presentations, coordinate tours, and guide applicants from first contact to enrollment.

The role requires strong communication, event planning, and time management skills, with significant travel and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant higher education experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students via direct admission partnerships with high schools.
• Deliver oral presentations, participate in fairs, and communicate with families.
• Maintain relationships from first contact to enrollment and coordinate campus tours.
• Develop outreach campaigns and manage direct admission events at NSU and partner institutions.
• Serve as primary liaison to direct admission partner schools and counselors.
• Assist with advising prospective students as needed and support program information sessions.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Event planning

Time management

Public speaking

Diversity outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

N96569 Direct Admission University Representative

Direct Admission University Representative,Tahlequah

JOBSUMMARY

This position is responsible for recruitment of students to NSU through direct admission partnerships with high schools.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serve as the front line recruitment representative to direct admission partner high schools.
• Recruits students through oral presentations, college and career fairs, written and electronic communications, and individual contacts.
• Maintains relationships with prospective students from first contact through enrollment; serves as university liaison to prospective students, parents, and high school counselors.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with direct admission partner personnel supporting student success.
• Facilitate outreach, recruitment events, and campus tours for direct admission prospective students.
• Provide information regarding university, general education, and academic program requirements leading to successful matriculation.
• Conduct, at direct admission partner schools, workshops, orientation sessions, family information sessions, and other events targeting the strategic enrollment outcomes for the University.
• Schedule and organize all NSU transfer recruitment events at TCC and other Smart Choice institutions.
• Complete cross training with Student Transitions and University Advising and assist in advising prospective and admitted students as necessary.
• Develop strategic communication campaigns to increase direct admission yield rates.
• Main point of contact for direct admission outreach.
• Request student directory information from direct admission partner schools.
• Co-coordinate, with Tour Coordinator, direct admission partner schools’ group tours.
• Promote the direct admission partnership opportunity to non-partner high schools and ensure its understanding as a seamless integration at Northeastern State University.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Excel in communication and customer service
• Ability to work with diverse populations of people, establish and maintain rapport
• Event planning, attention to detail, time management skills
• Ability to retain information and data, ongoing training, good communication skills
• Skilled in communication and presenting in front of a wide range of audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations
• Short and long term goal planning, excel in written and oral communication

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions requiring judgement to carry out assigned tasks. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. It will be required to attend long term goal setting and strategic territory management meetings that are held throughout the year to focus efforts.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include department and university policies and procedures, and OSRHE (Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education) Policies. These guidelines require interpretation and must be accurate and consistent in the interpretations. Every student’s situation is different and requires attention to detail based on that information.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work must be fluid and flexible. Within the University Policies and Procedures, you must be able to view all prospective students on an individual basis. Also, each communication with the academic colleges is unique and must be detailed regarding each academic program. This position is responsible for Recruitment of transfer students to NSU.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with internal and external college staff, Academic Deans and Associate/Assistant Deans, Academic Advisors, Faculty, Support Staff and Prospective Students. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; to promote the university and our academic programs, and to provide educational opportunities for students to attain their academic goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and/or heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office, library or computer room.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of a Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in higher education, marketing, or enrollment management with specific training as it relates to NSU and our academic program offerings.
• A valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• This position requires substantial travel and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Annual salary $36,084.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date: 11/9/2026

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.