Student Recruiter - School of Social Work

VCU School of Social Work

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 54,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Social Work is seeking a Student Recruiter AA to collaborate with advisors, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and faculty to guide inquiries through advisor assignment. The role supports recruitment for BSW and MSW programs and involves outreach, information sessions, interviews, counseling, and admissions counseling.

The position emphasizes coordinating with university offices, traveling to events, delivering excellent customer service,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of higher education or relevant experience.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently and independently.
Ability to travel for extended periods and work weekend/evening recruitment events.

Responsibilities

Represent VCU at student recruitment events and activities for the assigned area or student base.
Serve as a university liaison and provide information about the university to prospective undergraduate students, their parents, guidance counselors, and other constituencies.
Plan, organize, and conduct information sessions, interviews, and counseling sessions with prospective undergraduate students and their parents.
Evaluate data and applicant credentials for admission and counsel prospective students on admissibility and success prospects.
Coordinate and implement recruitment strategies to attract MSW/BSW students and work with other university offices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, professional counseling, psychology or a related field

Master’s degree in social work, education, professional counseling, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Google Apps

Zoom

Social media

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Student Recruiter at Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Social Work (SSW) will work closely with the Senior Student Recruitment Specialist, advisors for the Bachelor of Social Work(BSW) and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, program directors, faculty, and staff to ensure a seamless experience from the point of inquiry through advisor assignment.

General Responsibilities

Student Recruiters provide student recruitment services for the BSW and/or MSW programs. They serve as liaisons to department or unit managers in order to effectively develop and implement recruitment strategies consistent with the university's overall recruitment strategy. Their typical duties include leading the coordination of undergraduate and graduate recruitment initiatives; conducting information sessions, interviews, and counseling sessions with prospective students and their parents; providing guidance to prospective applicants on program requirements and required documents, admission, and university procedures; utilizing pre-enrollment databases for admission status verification and outreach; traveling to recruitment events at college fairs, career fairs, social work conferences, and community colleges. They work under limited supervision, resolving moderately complex issues independently and referring more complex issues to the Senior Recruitment Specialist and/or Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. Their decisions and quality of services have a measurable impact on university and School of Social Work recruitment goals. This is an enterprise-wide position.

Key Responsibilities

Represent VCU at various student recruitment events and activities for the assigned area or student base including attending college fairs, career fairs, visits to high schools and community colleges.
Serve as a University liaison and provide exemplary customer service and information about the university to prospective undergraduate students, their parents, guidance counselors, and other constituencies.
Plan, organize, and conduct information sessions, interviews, and counseling sessions with prospective undergraduate students and their parents to provide information about the university, admissions processes, and university policies and procedures.
Evaluate data and applicant credentials for admission and counsel prospective students on their admissibility and ability to be successful once at VCU.
Coordinate and implement recruitment strategies to attract new incoming MSW students, BSW freshmen and transfer students and work closely with other University offices.
Respond to emails, participate in chat sessions, and make phone calls to prospective students to encourage campus visits and applications for admission
Maintain appropriate follow up communication with these students and their families regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid.
Participate in other Admissions recruitment activities including with campus partners and out of state.
Maintain relationships with secondary school counselors, community college counselors, and community-based organization leaders.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, professional counseling, psychology or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
1-3 years of higher education or relevant experience.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
Ability to support and contribute to a dynamic and healthy team environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently and independently.
Ability to maintain confidential, accurate records and databases.
Excellent computer skills and experience with all Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, as well as various communication technologies including Google Apps, Zoom, and social media.
Ability to provide clear direction and establish efficient priorities.
Comfort with and the ability to travel for extended periods.
Ability to work weekend or evening recruitment events as scheduled by the School and university.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, education, professional counseling, psychology, or related human services field.
Prior experience in higher education or related fields.
Prior experience working with college students or related demographics.
An interest in working in a complex and fast-moving organization.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

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