Admissions Events Coordinator

PeopleAdmin•Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Essential Functions Organize and Manage Department Recruitment Events: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs department-wide recruitment events, including, but not limited to, Discovery Days, New Student Welcome events, group tour days, etc., that facilitate student enrollment, orientation, outreach, and matriculation. Coordinates all event logistics, staffing, etc. for recruitment events. Serves as a liaison between the Admissions department and academic programs, athletics, and support services staff for recruiting events. Performs follow-up and evaluations of events. Lead Campus Visit Programming Maintains the Lincoln Campus visit calendar. Manages all aspects of the Lincoln Campus visit experience; coordinates daily logistics for individual and group tours. Schedules individual and group visits; communicates visit details, expectations, etc. with guests, campus partners, and department staff; Supports, coordinates, and evaluates department-wide campus visit programming initiatives and leads strategies that support growth and enhance both the individual and group visit experiences. Coordinate Student Ambassador Team: Lead student recruitment team efforts, including but not limited to the Lincoln Campus Student Ambassador Program, Student Call Team, EducationQuest Know How 2 Go student representatives, etc. In conjunction with other Admissions team members, hires, trains, and oversees the Lincoln Campus student ambassadors; and Tracks student contacts to monitor service and provide follow-up throughout the enrollment process. Manages department-wide student ambassador handbook, policies, training objectives, etc. Prospective Student Advising and Outreach: Assists prospective students in the admissions and enrollment process by providing prompt follow-up and referral for inquiries regarding admissions, registration, financial aid, orientation, placement testing, etc. Actively engages prospective students utilizing a variety of communication strategies to share key messages. Provides individual and group presentations and information sessions. Leads individual and group campus tours. Analyze Admissions Data and Trends Enters, maintains, analyzes, and interprets records associated with recruitment events and campus visits, testing and assessment activities, and student information. Identify barriers to enrollment, support enrollment and matriculation, and work as part of the Admissions team to effectively communicate and recruit prospective students. Utilizes technology-based platforms to monitor, support, and communicate with students during the admissions and advising processes. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or Associate’s degree plus 4 years of related work experience.
Two (2) years of verifiable work experience in college student services, instructional services, or in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting in the fields of marketing or sales.
Experience, proficiency, and skill with data management software such as Recruit.
A Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of work experience.
College Student Services is defined as Admission, Recruitment, Testing, Financial Aid, Counseling, Placement, Assessment, Career and/or Academic Advising, Retention, or Registration.