Recruitment and Outreach Specialist

Wmujobs; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Disability insurance

Tuition discount for employee

Tuition remission for eligible depend‑

Job summary

Western Michigan University (WMU) seeks a proactive recruitment and outreach professional in Kalamazoo to drive enrollment for the School of Music. You will plan and execute outreach events, maintain partnerships with campus offices, and craft marketing materials aligned with enrollment goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, candidate assessment, and program promotion, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and oversees strategic plans to recruit students with an emphasis on recruitment and retention. Recommends admissions policies, procedures and outreach activities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with other University offices, departments and external stakeholders to represent programs and departments at various college outreach events.
• Develops and implements outreach programs, including marketing strategies and maintaining marketing material such as the website in order to promote programs and activities that are consistent with enrollment goals.
• Assists in student retention by developing and implementing retention strategies and mentoring to ensure successful completion of programs.
• Assesses enrollment and retention trends and results. Collaborates with the department to set goals and develop strategies to meet goals and objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Summary

College

College College Of Fine Arts

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department School of Music

Posting Number

Posting Number S1770P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade D

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Develops, implements and evaluates recruitment and outreach activities, strategies and programs to recruit, admit and enroll students to an assigned department at the University.

Major Duties

• Develops, implements and oversees strategic plans to recruit students with an emphasis on recruitment and retention. Recommends admissions policies, procedures and outreach activities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with other University offices, departments and external stakeholders to represent programs and departments at various college outreach events.
• Develops and implements outreach programs, including marketing strategies and maintaining marketing material such as the website in order to promote programs and activities that are consistent with enrollment goals.
• Assists in student retention by developing and implementing retention strategies and mentoring to ensure successful completion of programs.
• Assesses enrollment and retention trends and results. Collaborates with the department to set goals and develop strategies to meet goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Position Information

• Finalist will be required to successfully complete computer literacy, customer service skills, proof reading, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams skills assessments.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to travel in-state and out-of-state?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.