Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist to represent the university in recruiting new students and evaluating applicants. The role includes coordinating OAFA and SCI presence at admissions events and delivering engaging presentations to prospective students and families.

You will work with OAFA and SCI staff to develop recruitment strategies, advise on SCI majors and careers, and engage a diverse applicant pool while maintaining a hybrid work model in

Qualifications

• Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants.
• Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.
• Helps coordinate OAFA's and the School of Computing and Information's presence at admissions programs and recruitment events.
• Represents both offices by delivering presentations and facilitating Q&A sessions with prospective and admitted students and their families.
• Assists with developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and academically talented pool of first-year applicants.
• Acts as an academic expert, providing guidance on SCI majors, career pathways, and opportunities while collaborating with both OAFA and SCI staff throughout the recruitment process.
• Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, student experiences, and career outcomes.
• Conducts informational meetings with prospective students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants.
• Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.
• Assists with developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and academically talented pool of first-year applicants.
• Acts as an academic expert, providing guidance on SCI majors, career pathways, and opportunities while collaborating with both OAFA and SCI staff throughout the recruitment process.
• Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, student experiences, and career outcomes.
• Conducts informational meetings with prospective students and their families.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Recruitment strategies

Student counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist

Admissions & Financial Aid - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004816)

Job Summary

Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants. Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.

Essential Functions

• Helps coordinate both OAFA's and the School of Computing and Information's presence at admissions programs and recruitment events.


• Represents both offices by delivering presentations and facilitating Q&A sessions with prospective and admitted students and their families.


• Assists with developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and academically talented pool of first-year applicants.


• Acts as an academic expert, providing guidance on SCI majors, career pathways, and opportunities while collaborating with both OAFA and SCI staff throughout the recruitment process.


• Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, student experiences, and career outcomes.


• Conducts informational meetings with prospective students and their families.

Physical Effort

Mobility with regard to possible travel within the United States. Valid driver’s license is required. May be required to carry a box of material (up to 50 lbs.) from car and/or from building to building or between floors.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Admissions Counselor III

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family

Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some mornings, evenings and weekends will be required

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable