Recruiter and Student Development Specialist

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter and Student Development Specialist supports the recruitment and student success efforts for students aligned with community engagement at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Recruiter and Student Development Specialist will collaborate with the existing student success offices at UA Little Rock to help ensure students receive appropriate support. This position is housed in the UA Little Rock Office of Admissions & Recruitment and works in collaboration with the Student Experience Center. The position reports to the Undergraduate Recruitment Manager. This is a 12-month grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of annual grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required with at least two (2) years of work experience
Experience working within an education setting and knowledge of student organization advising
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to self-initiate project tasks after accepting an assignment under general supervision
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel in and out of state, including overnight stays
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Superior communication skills in English and Spanish, oral and written, are preferred, especially when responding to non-technical users of campus data
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining relationships with high school counselors and community college representatives; Visit high schools and community colleges to recruit students, work at college fairs, and present at college-day events; Communicate with prospective students about important dates and deadlines, missing credentials, and information regarding the enrollment process through means of email, phone calls or text messages, social media, and in-person meetings; Plan and participate in on- and off-campus recruiting events; Create and develop partnerships within the community; Assist with the development of recruitment strategies and projects; Collaborate with other campus departments and offices regarding recruitment activities; Report and track recruiting activities; Recruit statewide with an emphasis on communities where bilingualism will be an asset
Provide and assist prospective students and visitors with the UA Little Rock application process for admission, financial aid, and the BOSS student database system; Provide students and visitors with information about UA Little Rock, admissions requirements, and undergraduate programs of study; Provide campus tours to prospective students and their families; Perform data entry and review admission documents such as high school transcripts, college transcripts, test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer), immunization records, letters of good standing, letters of non-attendance, permission letters from parents and school officials, etc. to uphold the University’s admission standards; Determine admissibility to the University and render an admission decision; Utilize websites to ensure accreditation of colleges attended by transfer applicants and to verify enrollment at previous institutions;
Provide assistance and oversight to the student activities board Collaborate and support students’ holistic development and persistence. Support student transition programming such as new student orientation, peer mentoring, and first-year initiatives and junior level-programming Serves as a member of the Care Team. Track student engagement and maintain confidential data for assessment purposes. Other duties as assigned.