Senior Academic Recruiter

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to develop and execute strategies that attract students to undergraduate and graduate programs. You will plan events, manage outreach, and help guide applicants through admissions processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications, attending fairs, supervising ambassadors, and ensuring effective metrics are in place. Some travel to campus locations and offsite events is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years in recruitment/admissions or 8 years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage recruitment strategies for undergraduate programs.
• Coordinate communications and events to engage prospective students.
• Attend recruitment fairs to build relationships with colleges and schools.
• Develop metrics to measure recruitment success and adjust tactics.
• Assist with admissions processes and inform applicants of status.
• Supervise student ambassadors and review social media posts.

Skills

Communication

Verbal skills

Written skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

MS Office

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this role is to recruit students for undergraduate and/or graduate programs currently offered by a college. The role is involved in the development of recruitment strategy, planning, and execution of student engagement activities. May supervise student ambassadors and/or other staff roles. This role will also develop metrics to measure success of recruiting and communication strategies.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and manage the recruitment strategies for the college’s undergraduate programs (on and off campus) to prospective students, businesses, community colleges, high schools, and other organizations in connection with recruitment of students.
• Create an effective communication and marketing strategy to encourage prospective students to select the college; this may entail mailings, phone campaigns, electronic communications, college/high school visits, information sessions and other special events.
• Attend recruitment fairs and conferences to establish relationships with colleges/universities.
• Develop/monitor metrics to measure success of program strategies and adjust as needed.
• Assist with the application and admission process for prospective students.
• Keep applicants informed of their status during the admissions process.
• Follow up with newly admitted students to determine progress towards meeting the conditions of admission.
• Collect, maintain, and distribute to college leadership statistical data on applicants, newly admitted students,enrolled students, retention, and graduation for each respective program.
• Analyze projections for future semesters and develop strategies to increase admissions.
• Support the recruitment, supervision, and development of staff/student ambassadors to assist with recruiting activities and events.
• Review and approve ambassador social media posts in coordination with the college’s social media campaign.
• Act as a community liaison between local public schools and the college to coordinate group tours and presentations; communicate admissions requirements to potential students.
• Responsible for event management to increase awareness of college services to create a better prospective student experience.
• Interact with high potential candidates to facilitate meetings with appropriate campus personnel to generate a positive admission response.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or student affairs or eight (8) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Marketing experience also helpful.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; exemplary oral presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effectively relating to potential applicants, students, faculty, and outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance upon completion of training.
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office suite and database management programs.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Attention to detail, listening and time management skills;
• Possess a good understanding of higher education and issues related to student affairs.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• This role includes occasional after-hours and weekend responsibilities depending on the season, workload, and special events.
• Ability to travel to different campus locations or offsite events.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

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