Regional Coordinator, Georgia Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and eligible family members

Job summary

The UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking a Regional Coordinator for Georgia Recruitment to lead recruitment efforts in Atlanta. This role involves extensive travel within Georgia and collaborating with local schools and community partners.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment events and communicate with prospective students.
• Review and evaluate admissions applications.
• Build relationships with community college advisors and other partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

Technolutions Slate CRM

Job description

Regional Coordinator, Georgia Recruitment

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks enthusiastic candidates who are eager to represent the University of Arizona. The Regional Coordinator of Georgia Recruitment is responsible for all Atlanta‑based recruitment efforts and serves as the entry‑point for prospective students to discover Arizona and the Wildcat community.

Location: Georgia (outside of Arizona). The role is based in Georgia and requires extensive travel within the state and to other out‑of‑state territories.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Travel and Territory Management

• Serve as the primary resource for prospective students and families to support the recruitment, application process, and enrollment to the University.
• Plan, organize, and attend various recruitment and yield events for the University that occur during the day, evening, and weekends.
• Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Manage a budget for the assigned territory, including purchasing travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports.
• Assist other regional admission staff as needed with recruitment events/programs, including support as needed outside of the assigned territory (potential for limited international travel).
• Travel frequently to in‑state and out‑of‑state meetings and events.
• Effectively communicate the value of an Arizona education through conversation, presentation at college fairs, and written communication.
• Provide initial financial aid and scholarship guidance.
• Support students to complete their applications by submitting materials and required documents within the assigned territory, mindful of key dates and deadlines.
• Oversee the management of the assigned territory market to establish benchmarks to reach overall recruitment goals.

Application Review

• Read, evaluate, and recommend admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from the assigned territory and other students as assigned.
• Counsel applicants, parents/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions, and merit scholarships.
• Utilize training, sound personal judgment, and experience to consider each student’s full academic history in context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona.
• Participate in committee review and shared decision‑making.
• Utilize Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data‑driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership.

Relationship Building

• Counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, and student life at the University of Arizona.
• Maintain professional affiliations including local, regional, and national affiliates as it correlates with the scope of enrollment goals.
• Engage in high‑level communication via SMS text, email, and phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow‑up required.
• Accurately record engagement, interactions, and work, navigating multiple university systems of record and client‑relationship management systems.
• Develop and grow partnerships with community college advisors and other community‑college campus partners.
• Communicate and coordinate with college counselors and advisors to nurture relationships and establish rapport.

Strategic Recruitment

• Research, design, and implement strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership.
• Assist in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities, and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students.
• Utilize analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work.
• Stay current with broader higher education and admissions profession topics.
• Liaise with internal campus partners and external stakeholders to support university objectives.
• Represent the university at professional conferences and related events.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General familiarity with the Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Skill for helping students in a higher education setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of customer service and meet students where they are.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families.
• Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and travel statewide using all modes of transportation.
• Fingerprint clearance required and to be completed once hired.
• Limited international travel. Must have a valid passport.
• Must live or relocate to live in the greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Higher education experience.
• Remote work experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UW of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities.

Applicants must be eligible for U of A benefits and the role is exempt under FLSA.