Student Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking a Recruitment Officer to attract targeted students and coordinate on-campus visits including tours for prospective students and parents. The role involves outreach to schools statewide, coordinating materials, and promoting the University's programs and admissions processes.

The incumbent will develop and implement recruitment plans, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with departments to meet enrollment targets while maintaining current knowledge of

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 credits with two years of related work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with educational contacts to schedule on-site visits.
• Participates in statewide and out-of-state recruitment to promote the University’s programs.
• Provides information about the University and arranges campus tours for prospective students and parents.
• Helps develop recruitment and enrollment materials and plans.
• Serves as a liaison to build partnerships with schools statewide.
• Responds to inquiries from students and agencies within the territory.
• Assists in setting department goals and improving policies and procedures.
• Participates in development and implementation of recruitment activities.
• Ensures enrollment goals are achieved for applications and admits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree / 60 credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western New Mexico University is seeking a Recruitment Officer to attract targeted students and coordinate on-campus visits including tours for prospective students and parents. The role involves outreach to schools statewide, coordinating materials, and promoting the University's programs and admissions processes.

The incumbent will develop and implement recruitment plans, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with departments to meet enrollment targets while maintaining current knowledge of