Assistant Director for Early Outreach (HR Title: Student Recruiter II)

Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX

64d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Assistant Director for Early Outreach will represent SMU to middle and early high school prospective students, parents, and school counselors for the purpose of early recruitment and education in Dallas County. This role develops targeted outreach and educational programs, guiding students and their families through key steps in college planning. Advises students about academic planning, and application strategies to strengthen their future college candidacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience is required
• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
• Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Position requires the ability to attend events that may happen in the evening or on the weekend. Travel is frequent both local and regionally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Sufficient computer experience to demonstrate ability to learn new software.
• Valid driver's license and good driving history required. Requires evening and night driving.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience recruiting for a nonprofit, selective, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences university/college or a two year non-profit college is a plus. Preference given to candidate who is able to give presentations in Spanish and converse with applicants and prospects whose first language is Spanish. Familiarity with SMU or other four-year selective residential universities, as well as community colleges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective undergraduate students to the University through relationships with middle school and early high school students through innovative and school level-appropriate presentations, workshops, and campus visits. Provide personalized guidance to students and families regarding educational pathways, academic requirements, and college readiness.
• Work closely with the Inclusive Excellence Team in Undergraduate Admission to coordinate and integrate events and education as needed. It is also helpful for the seamless hand-off as students reach their high school senior year.
• Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, school counselors in Dallas County, and community advocates. Manage communication and follow-up with these groups.
• Weekly and monthly reporting on achievements, challenges, and student/parent/partner interactions. Track, monitor, and assess recruitment and engagement efforts and report on effectiveness.
• Manage and develop programming and recruitment strategies that support office and university initiatives.
• Assist with admission programs as assigned. Attend meetings/conferences. Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities. Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.

Benefits

• SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
• SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
• The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees