N96569 Direct Admission University Representative

Northeastern State University•Tahlequah, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position recruits students to Northeastern State University (NSU) through direct admission partnerships with high schools. The representative serves as the primary contact for direct admission outreach and supports prospective students from their first contact through enrollment, providing information about the university, general education, and academic program requirements. The role also coordinates recruitment activities and transfer recruitment events, builds relationships with partner schools and their personnel, and develops communications intended to increase direct admission yield rates. The position requires substantial travel and irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room, and involves sitting at a desk or intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and/or heavy objects. The position has no supervisory or management responsibilities and operates under general instructions, with completed work spot-checked by a supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and competency commonly associated with completion of a bachelor’s degree.
One to three years of experience in higher education, marketing, or enrollment management, with specific training related to NSU and its academic program offerings.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service.
Ability to work with diverse populations and establish and maintain rapport.
Event-planning, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills.
Ability to retain information and data and participate in ongoing training.
Skill in presenting to a wide range of audiences and in written and oral communication.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations.
Ability to plan short- and long-term goals.
Ability to interpret university and department procedures and Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education policies accurately and consistently.
Ability to adapt work to individual prospective-student circumstances and provide detailed communication about academic programs.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must provide an original Social Security card during the hiring process.
Substantial travel and irregular hours, including nights and weekends, are required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the front-line recruitment representative to direct admission partner high schools.
Recruit students through oral presentations, college and career fairs, written and electronic communications, and individual contacts.
Maintain relationships with prospective students from first contact through enrollment and serve as a university liaison to prospective students, parents, and high school counselors.
Establish and maintain relationships with direct admission partner personnel who support student success.
Facilitate outreach, recruitment events, and campus tours for prospective direct admission students.
Provide information about the university, general education, and academic program requirements to support successful matriculation.
Conduct workshops, orientation sessions, family information sessions, and other events at partner schools to support the university’s strategic enrollment outcomes.
Schedule and organize NSU transfer recruitment events at TCC and other Smart Choice institutions.
Complete cross-training with Student Transitions and University Advising and assist in advising prospective and admitted students as necessary.
Develop strategic communication campaigns to increase direct admission yield rates.
Serve as the main point of contact for direct admission outreach.
Request student directory information from direct admission partner schools.
Co-coordinate group tours for direct admission partner schools with the Tour Coordinator.
Promote direct admission partnerships to non-partner high schools and explain their integration at Northeastern State University.
Attend long-term goal-setting and strategic territory management meetings held throughout the year.
Perform related duties as assigned.