Recruitment Coordinator (College of Education) (Part-Time)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona's College of Education Dean's Office is hiring a part-time Recruitment Coordinator. Under the direction of the Senior Recruiter, this role implements recruitment activities and serves as a primary point of contact for prospective first-year, transfer, readmit, and current students, as well as families, schools, community colleges, and community partners. The coordinator provides information and follow-up to help students with program selection, admissions, and enrollment steps; participates in recruitment events; supports the College's Student Ambassador program; maintains partner relationships; and assists with recruitment communications and outreach campaigns. Some evening and weekend events are required. The position is based at the Tucson Campus and is 20 hours per week. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of undergraduate recruitment, admissions, enrollment processes, academic programs, and student support resources.
• Familiarity with higher education recruitment practices and CRM/student information systems.
• Interpersonal communication, customer service, public speaking, presentation, relationship-building, event coordination, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, families, schools, community colleges, University partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to participate in some evening and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, advising, enrollment, student services, or a related field.
• Experience working with high schools, community colleges, school counselors, or other educational partners.
• Experience presenting to groups and facilitating information sessions.
• Experience using Slate, UAccess, Qualtrics, or similar CRM/student information systems.
• Experience supporting a variety of student populations.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective students and families, providing information about academic programs through appointments, phone calls, virtual meetings, and follow-up outreach.
• Assist first-year, transfer, readmit, and current students with program selection, admissions, and enrollment steps.
• Coordinate and participate in on- and off-campus recruitment activities, including school visits, college fairs, presentations, campus tours, information sessions, tabling, and community events.
• Assist with planning, logistics, materials, staffing, communications, and follow-up for recruitment programs and events.
• Represent the College of Education professionally and collaborate with University Admissions and campus partners to maximize recruitment opportunities.
• Support recruitment, training, scheduling, and engagement of College of Education student ambassadors, and coordinate their participation in recruitment events.
• Provide student ambassadors with resources and guidance to represent the College and share student experiences effectively.
• Support prospective-student communications and outreach campaigns, including targeted messaging, event invitations, reminders, and recruitment materials.
• Maintain accurate student records and timely follow-up in Slate and other University systems.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure messaging is accurate, engaging, and student-centered.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional schools, counselors, teachers, community colleges, and education-focused programs.
• Support classroom visits, presentations, field trips, and transfer initiatives that connect prospective students with College of Education programs, resources, and pathways.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at U of A, ASU, and NAU
• Retirement plans
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• Full benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level