UTeach South Recruitment Specialist

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama invites applications for a UTeach South Recruitment Specialist. This role supports recruitment events, manages program materials, and coordinates communications to prospective students and teachers.

Responsibilities include social media outreach, inventory oversight, supervising student workers, and building partnerships with local school systems to promote the UTeach South program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and logistical support for the UTeach South program by coordinating program resources and materials, managing financial and purchasing transactions, and facilitating recruitment efforts to support the successful functioning of the program.
• Maintains and manages inventory of the UTeach South teaching closet, ensuring materials are organized, stocked, and accounted for.
• Coordinates the checkout and return process for UTeach student “Teach Kits,” including scheduling pick-up and drop-off times and maintaining accurate records.
• Serves as primary point of contact for students and faculty needing access to program materials and resources.
• Maintains organized records of all program supplies, equipment, and materials. Reorder as needed.
• Oversees student workers to include assigning duties and approving timesheets.
• Processes and manages program purchases, including supply orders, program materials, and merchandise.
• Handles Field Print transactions and other purchasing processes as required.
• Researches and coordinates merchandise purchases, including designs (such as logos), supply, storage, and distribution to program stakeholders.
• Submits and tracks scholarship reimbursement requests and mentor teacher payment documentation in accordance with university procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and manages recruitment events to include classroom visits, student orientation sessions, and student organization presentations to promote the UTeach South program.
• Develops, executes, and maintains a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms to recruit target audiences, promote program activities, and build program visibility.
• Creates and maintains printed and digital recruitment materials, updates the UTeach South website recruitment sections, and coordinates emails to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
• Builds and maintains relationships with university recruiting departments and surrounding school systems.
• Maintains recruitment documentation in shared space and responds to program inquiries in a timely manner.
• Attends the UTeach Annual Conference to represent UTeach South and stay current with national program developments and best practices.
• Performs internship site management/student matching duties to include establishing and maintaining relationships with local organizations and managing timecards and payment of the interns.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Event planning

Social media strategy

Communication

Inventory management

Purchasing coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Email marketing tools

Website CMS

Job description

UTeach South Recruitment Specialist - 008867

Position Title UTeach South Recruitment Specialist - 008867

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department 440600 - Leadership and Teacher Education

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Leadership and Teacher Education is seeking to hire a UTeach South Recruitment Specialist.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Provides operational and logistical support for the UTeach South program by coordinating program resources and materials, managing financial and purchasing transactions, and facilitating recruitment efforts to support the successful functioning of the program.
• Maintains and manages inventory of the UTeach South teaching closet, ensuring materials are organized, stocked, and accounted for.
• Coordinates the checkout and return process for UTeach student “Teach Kits,” including scheduling pick-up and drop-off limes and maintaining accurate records.
• Serves as primary point of contact for students and faculty needing access to program materials and resources.
• Maintains organized records of all program supplies, equipment, and materials. reorder as needed.
• Oversees student workers to include assigning duties and approving timesheets.
• Processes and manages program purchases, including supply orders, program materials, and merchandise.
• Handles Field Print transactions and other purchasing processes as required.
• Researches and coordinates merchandise purchases, including designs (such as logos), supply, storage, and distribution to program stakeholders.
• Submits and tracks scholarship reimbursement requests and mentor teacher payment documentation in accordance with university procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and manages recruitment events to include classroom visits. student orientation sessions, and student organization presentations to promote the UTeach South program.
• Develops, executes, and maintains a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms to recruit target audiences, promote program activities, and build program visibility.
• Creates and maintains printed and digital recruitment materials, updates the UTeach South website recruitment sections, and coordinates emails lo incoming freshmen and transfer students.
• Builds and maintains relationships with university recruiting departments and surrounding school systems.
• Maintains recruitment documentation in shared space and responds to program inquiries in a timely manner.
• Attends the UTeach Annual Conference to represent UTeach South and stay current with national program developments and best practices.
• Performs internship site management/student matching duties to include establishing and maintaining relationships with local organizations and managing timecards and payment of the interns.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

• Required Documents
• Optional Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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