Admissions & Recruitment Specialist - School of Public Health

Washington University in St. Louis • Indianola, IA

8d • $49,700 - $82,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions & Recruitment Specialist is responsible for building a strong pool of prospects and applicants through active recruiting and the maintenance of local, national and international contacts, and has significant impact on the recruitment and composition of the incoming graduate cohorts. This position will have a far-reaching impact on the perception of school and Washington University by prospective employers, future prospective students, and competing academic institutions. Collaborates with leadership to develop and execute a recruitment plan to support the University’s strategic plan. Represents the university at recruitment functions including graduate fairs; travel will include evening and weekend commitments, concentrated in the fall and early spring. Represents the University and advises prospective students, communicating the distinctive aspects of the university, along with an in-depth knowledge of the university's mission and academic programs throughout the recruitment process. Serves as a member of the Admissions Review Committee on determining admission to the school. Reviews applications for admissions and scholarships. The position will work in conjunction with others to analyze transcripts for program required courses and advance standing transferrable credits and significantly contributes to the admissions decision for candidates, financial aid and scholarships. The specialist will be responsible for actively following-up and corresponding with prospective students and applicants by email, mail, phone or face-to-face appointments to answer questions about the admissions process, program, policies, and School. Partners with the communication team to develop and implement a communication plan for prospective/admitted students. Serves as a liaison to connect prospective students with key university resources. Prepares reports on recruitment and yield activities; analyzes and interprets statistics and data to help predict achievement of short and long-term enrollment goals. Develops outreach and relationships with UG admissions and other WashU schools to recruit students. Assists Director with management of both CRM and SIS systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in higher education admissions and recruitment.
• Experience in recruiting at the graduate level.
• Experience using Technolutions SLATE CRM.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, faculty and staff.
• Data Management
• Graduate Recruitment
• Interpersonal Communication
• Interpersonal Interactions
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Organizing
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Manages recruitment for SPH graduate programs to seek top applicants using a multi-channel approach that includes meeting and recruiting students in a variety of venues both in-person and virtually (e.g., college and career fairs, campus/classroom visits, office appointments/walk-ins, information sessions, and conferences) and promoting the School.
• Serves as a member of the Admissions Review Committee on determining admission to the school.
• Reviews applications for admissions and scholarships.
• Works in conjunction with others to analyze transcripts for program required courses and advance standing transferrable credits and significantly contributes to the admissions decision for candidates, financial aid and scholarships.
• Actively follows-up and corresponds with prospective students and applicants by email, mail, phone or face-to-face appointments to answer questions about the admissions process, program, policies, and School.
• Partners with the communication team to develop and implement a communication plan for prospective/admitted students.
• Serves as a liaison to connect prospective students with key university resources.
• Prepares reports on recruitment and yield activities; analyzes and interprets statistics and data to help predict achievement of short and long-term enrollment goals.
• Develops outreach and relationships with UG admissions and other WashU schools to recruit students.
• Assists Director with management of both CRM and SIS systems.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level