Coordinator of Recruitment, Retention, and Scholarships

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

About The Position

The Reich College of Education Recruitment, Retention and Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to recruit new students, retain current students, and manage scholarship processes. This role works closely with various departments to support enrollment goals, student success, and recruitment event logistics. This position will work closely with the Appalachian State University Scholarships Office to facilitate and manage all education-related scholarships (including: first-year, continuing, and graduate scholarships). The Coordinator will also work closely with numerous Reich College of Education staff to provide programming and learning opportunities about scholarships, professional development, and Graduate school opportunities throughout the academic year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 2 years of related experience (admissions, event planning/coordination, financial aid, scholarships, or related field)
Strong writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Work experience showing strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Communication, Business or a related field
Five years of higher education experience in Admissions, Enrollment Management, Event Planning, Scholarships or related field
Budgetary/fiscal management experience
Experience with the scholarship process at Appalachian
Experience with event planning
Knowledge of university systems- Banner, ASAP , SLATE or equivalent
Experience with marketing and public relations
Experience with enrollment management/admissions

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment and retention events for RCOE programs
Work closely with the RCOE Communications Director to develop marketing and social media materials for RCOE programs
Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Operations to analyze enrollment data and develop strategies to address enrollment challenges
Work closely with the Associate Deans and RCOE Director of Assessment and Accreditation to develop recruitment plans for both undergraduate and graduate enrollment
Liaise with the Associate Director of Admissions- Recruitment and Special Programs and the Graduate School to develop strategies to recruit undergraduate and graduate students
Engage with community college partners and the Director of Partnerships and Engagement to develop recruitment opportunities and supports
Serve on the RCOE Recruitment and Retention Committee
Ensure timely distribution and organization of incoming freshmen, continuing, and graduate scholarship opportunities.
Market, recruit and publicize the 100+ RCOE scholarships.
Work closely with App State’s North Carolina Teaching Fellows Director, Appalachian Community of Education Scholars ( ACES ) Coordinator and other RCOE James Center for Student Success and Advising staff to provide programming and learning opportunities about scholarships
Chair RCOE Scholarship committees for all incoming, continuing, and graduate students and oversee scholarship awards.
Develop and provide data and reports related to scholarships annually and/or upon request.
Manage and maintain all RCOE scholarship budgets.
Utilize the University’s scholarship portal to manage, update and maintain RCOE scholarship awards and donor agreements.
Work closely with the RCOE Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Operations and the RCOE Development Officer to develop policies, processes, and protocols to support scholarships.
Ensure the accuracy of any scholarship information shared by the RCOE
Effectively communicate all policies and procedures related to scholarships with students, faculty, and staff.
Coordinate with the RCOE Communications Director to develop scholarship materials to promote, recruit and retain students.
Communicate and meet regularly with the RCOE Development Officer to ensure that scholarships and donor wishes are maintained.
Serve as the primary contact for RCOE faculty and staff who are planning events – provide information regarding contacts, policies, and available resources relevant to event planning
Plan and coordinate annual Scholarship Luncheon
Assist with the annual Rhododendron Society luncheon
Assist the Director of the RCOE James Center for Student Success and Advising in planning the Teacher Education Resource Fair
Collaborate closely with the RCOE Communications Director to develop effective marketing and communications plans for events
Work closely with College University personnel to plan and implement: Open House (Boone and Hickory) Teacher Preview Day Future Educators Day First Thursdays Inside Appalachian Other events, as needed