Assistant Director of Recruitment

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Fayetteville, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Recruitment at the University of Arkansas is responsible for developing and managing a pool of prospective students in Northwest Arkansas. This role involves creating strategic partnerships with educational constituents and implementing effective recruitment strategies to enhance diversity and reflect the college-bound population. The position requires strong communication skills, frequent travel, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pool of prospective students in Northwest Arkansas.
• Create strategic partnerships with counselors, principals, and other educational constituents.
• Plan and implement effective recruitment strategies based on market research and trend analysis.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts for specific populations, including homeschool, concurrent, and military-affiliated students.
• Give presentations and interact with large groups of prospective students.
• Monitor progress towards recruitment goals and adjust strategies as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least two years of experience in higher education admissions or recruitment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the University of Arkansas.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary