Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator will be responsible for recruitment and retention of graduate students for the Gallogly College of Engineering. This individual will work closely with the GCoE Dean's office staff and schools to organize and administer programs that identify and recruit students and to increase a sense of belonging and satisfaction among the graduate student community. This person must be able to: collaborate with the Graduate College in support of existing efforts; willing to represent GCoE at recruitment fairs (virtually and physically) at colleges and conferences; support recruiting relationships at national and international institutions; and provide assessment of program effectiveness. Essential Duties: Assists with planning, development, and implementation of designated student programs and services. Assesses the needs of students and helps to develop and implement targeted programs and services. Serves as liaison with offices on and off campus. Coordinates with other positions in college related to recruiting, such as industry recruiting. Counsels students, facilitates support groups and advises student organizations. Assists students in resolving academic problems and helps evaluate students for proper placement in class levels. Conducts workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students. Maintains records, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files. Assists with development and administration of office policies and procedures. Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and preparing reports or responses to inquires. Creates student newsletters, brochures, handbooks and other publications. May coordinate or assist in the coordination of special projects or student related events. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff.

Nice To Haves

Driver's license.
Supervision: One or more graduate students.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning, development, and implementation of designated student programs and services.
Assesses the needs of students and helps to develop and implement targeted programs and services.
Serves as liaison with offices on and off campus.
Coordinates with other positions in college related to recruiting, such as industry recruiting.
Counsels students, facilitates support groups and advises student organizations.
Assists students in resolving academic problems and helps evaluate students for proper placement in class levels.
Conducts workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students.
Maintains records, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.
Assists with development and administration of office policies and procedures.
Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and preparing reports or responses to inquires.
Creates student newsletters, brochures, handbooks and other publications.
May coordinate or assist in the coordination of special projects or student related events.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.