CGS Enrollment & Recruitment Specialist

Drury University•Springfield, MO

21d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Provost of Adult, Online, and Graduate Education, serve as the primary recruiter for graduate programs. Admissions responsibilities include collaboration with CGS staff, program directors, and the Office of Marketing & Communications to develop a recruitment plan and implement graduate recruitment initiatives, events and activities. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Uses expertise in adult populations to develop and implement recruitment plans that grow CGS enrollments. Collaborates with CGS staff to develop and manage in-person and digital outreach, communication flows/campaigns (Slate) and other initiatives to foster contact with graduate prospects and inquiries. Identifies Slate data insights to guide recruitment strategy. Collaborates with the Director of Marketing & Communications on marketing content. Collaborates with Career Planning & Development to provide opportunities for current students to explore graduate programs. Provides information about programs and policies from various constituents personally as well as via phone and email. Process all graduate student applications, including connecting students to an academic advisor upon acceptance. Assist with the graduate assistant application process. Track CGS budget including office accounts, recording expenses, and reporting updates to associate provost/program directors. Assist in planning CGS recruiting events on and off campus including coordination with other departments, vendors, and caterers. Make travel arrangements as required. Plan, prepare for, attend, and assist with specialist events and meetings. Provide reports for associate provost/program directors of CGS. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university and two years administrative experience in a college environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership and communication skills necessary for working with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Advanced computer skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook; good design capability, prior web experience preferred; interest in continual acquisition of skills.
Excellent written communication and proofreading skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision and anticipate needs to facilitate workflow of office and to meet student and departmental needs.
Analytical and mathematical skills are necessary for data gathering and report preparation.
Ability to comprehend general nature of academic catalogs and be sensitive to the timing and need for changes and updates.

Responsibilities

Uses expertise in adult populations to develop and implement recruitment plans that grow CGS enrollments.
Collaborates with CGS staff to develop and manage in-person and digital outreach, communication flows/campaigns (Slate) and other initiatives to foster contact with graduate prospects and inquiries.
Identifies Slate data insights to guide recruitment strategy.
Collaborates with the Director of Marketing & Communications on marketing content.
Collaborates with Career Planning & Development to provide opportunities for current students to explore graduate programs.
Provides information about programs and policies from various constituents personally as well as via phone and email.
Process all graduate student applications, including connecting students to an academic advisor upon acceptance.
Assist with the graduate assistant application process.
Track CGS budget including office accounts, recording expenses, and reporting updates to associate provost/program directors.
Assist in planning CGS recruiting events on and off campus including coordination with other departments, vendors, and caterers.
Make travel arrangements as required.
Plan, prepare for, attend, and assist with specialist events and meetings.
Provide reports for associate provost/program directors of CGS.