College Student Recruitment Coordinator - 530922

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The College Student Recruitment Coordinator organizes and coordinates recruitment operations for the college and serves as its primary coordinator for undergraduate student recruitment, outreach, and enrollment initiatives. The coordinator identifies potential candidates by representing the college at high schools, community colleges, and professional association gatherings, and coordinates or delivers college presentations at campus recruitment events. The role develops and executes initiatives to enhance student recruitment rates.

The coordinator builds relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other stakeholders through recruitment events, campus visits, presentations, and targeted communications. The position also assists with new student orientation, provides limited academic advising support, and analyzes recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate outcomes and improve recruitment effectiveness. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as necessary; occasional out-of-state travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• At least 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies; applicants under 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Availability for occasional out-of-state travel.
• Ability to work effectively with and understand the interests of prospective students, enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and/or database management.
• Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a major within the College of Human Environmental Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the college's recruitment operations.
• Represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and professional association gatherings to engage potential candidates.
• Coordinate and/or deliver the college's presentations at campus recruitment events.
• Develop and execute initiatives focused on enhancing student recruitment rates.
• Coordinate undergraduate student recruitment, outreach, and enrollment initiatives.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other stakeholders through recruitment events, campus visits, presentations, and targeted communications.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Provide limited academic advising support.
• Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate outcomes and enhance recruitment effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

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