Coordinator, Student Recruitment (Scottsdale, AZ)

The University of Arizona•Scottsdale, AZ

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The W.A. Franke Honors College invites applications for the Coordinator, Student Recruitment position. This role is responsible for promoting the W.A. Franke Honors College to prospective students and families, fostering relationships with high schools, counselors, community-based organizations, and other faculty and staff. The position supports prospective students through admissions processes, educational planning, and enrollment services. The Coordinator is an effective communicator and creative problem solver who initiates proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming students. This role involves administrative functions and responsible use of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel. The position is hybrid and based in Scottsdale, AZ, with some remote work possible, but requiring in-person presence at the University of Arizona Scottsdale Center. Occasional travel to the Main Campus in Tucson for meetings or trainings is also required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and industry best practices in university recruitment.
Skill in public speaking in front of large audiences.
Ability to drive university motorpool vehicles.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive student information.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with different groups/individuals.
Familiarity with CRM systems (Slate).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous experience at the University of Arizona as a student or staff member.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment travel and outreach activities within Maricopa County to achieve targeted enrollment goals.
Cultivate and recruit prospective applicants in assigned territories and maintain a consistent presence.
Promote the W.A. Franke Honors College to prospective students at high schools, college fairs, and other recruitment events.
Travel occasionally to Northern Arizona and large out-of-state markets as needed.
Perform occasional evening and weekend work.
Counsel and advise prospective students, parents, and high school counselors on educational planning, financial aid, enrollment services, and admissions processes/criteria.
Communicate with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person.
Keep a record of communications and interactions in CRM system (e.g., Slate).
Collaborate with committees to review and evaluate admissions applications to the W.A. Franke Honors College.
Provide expert admissions reviews and recommendations for complex or specialized applicant pools to ensure alignment with institutional enrollment standards.
Develop specialized recruitment programs in Maricopa County in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to promote enrollment pathways to the W.A. Franke Honors College.