Recruitment Coordinator

University of Arkansas System • North Little Rock, AR

3d • $38,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and will be responsible for managing the university’s undergraduate student recruitment efforts in an assigned territory and other areas as designated. This is a twelve-month position stationed at the Main campus in Little Rock. The successful candidate must possess knowledge of internet and conventional office technology tools, email, internet search engines and Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidate must have the ability to organize multiple tasks and documents that have been concurrently assigned; maintain cohesive working files and documentation of project tasks; work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and self-initiate project tasks after accepting an assignment under general supervision. Communications skills, oral and written, are essential. Candidate must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license and to travel in and out of state, which may include overnight stays. General Responsibilities: Maintain relationships with high school counselors and community based organization representatives. Visit high schools to recruit students, working college fairs as well as presenting at college-day and community events. Assist with the development of recruitment strategies and projects while collaborating with other campus departments and offices regarding recruiting activities. Plan and participate in on-and off-campus recruiting events. Report and track recruiting activities; develop a robust communication strategy to provide adequate follow-up to interested prospective students. Provide students and visitors with information about UA - PTC, admissions requirements, and undergraduate programs of study within the office campus visit program. Provide administrative support during peak admission operations processing times by answering phones, meeting with students and processing student applications and documents. Provide campus tours to prospective students and their families. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with recruitment, admissions, or student services is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to speak in large groups required.
• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years’ experience with recruitment, admissions, or student services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with high school counselors and community based organization representatives.
• Visit high schools to recruit students, working college fairs as well as presenting at college-day and community events.
• Assist with the development of recruitment strategies and projects while collaborating with other campus departments and offices regarding recruiting activities.
• Plan and participate in on-and off-campus recruiting events.
• Report and track recruiting activities; develop a robust communication strategy to provide adequate follow-up to interested prospective students.
• Provide students and visitors with information about UA - PTC, admissions requirements, and undergraduate programs of study within the office campus visit program.
• Provide administrative support during peak admission operations processing times by answering phones, meeting with students and processing student applications and documents.
• Provide campus tours to prospective students and their families.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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