Recruitment & Scholarship Coordinator

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment and Scholarship Coordinator position provides support to the Office of Admissions and Student Success by leading student recruitment efforts for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Primary roles of the position are to: (1) advise and recruit prospective students to MSU with the goal of attending veterinary school, (2) counsel and support prospective students through the application and enrollment process, including scholarship opportunities and financial aid options, (3) coordinate and assist with admissions functions and student success activities and events for prospective and current students, and (4) develop and implement robust communication plans to attract applicants from various backgrounds and geographic regions to the college. This position is within the Office of Admissions & Student Success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, Natural Resources, Education, or other degrees related to this position
2 years of experience in student affairs/admissions
University level recruiting experience and demonstrated success.
Experience advising at the undergraduate level and above
Proficient skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications including Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and Excel and shared documents or forms
Familiarity with usage of Banner and CRM systems such as Slate
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience
Independent self-starter and team player with strong work ethic.
Ability to coordinate a wide variety of tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work functions with attention to details
Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs and additional years of admissions and student affairs experience beyond the minimum

Responsibilities

Engage with prospective students through various channels including high school visits, college fairs, informational sessions and individual meetings; providing detailed information about the DVM program, admissions procedures, and student life.
Collaborate with academic and administrative units in the Colleges and the MSU campus (MSU Career Center, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Undergraduate Admissions, Parking Services) regarding admissions events, procedures, policies, and related matters.
Manage and maintain a portfolio of DVM and early entry admissions applications
Maintain and develop a robust communication plan (e.g. emails, newsletter, social media, mailouts, text messaging) that deliver content to prospective students through multiple channels and mediums
Coordinate a variety of student recruitment and enrollment initiatives, such as development of recruitment materials (through collaboration with the CVM communications and marketing team), recruitment events, and managing groups of veterinary students involved with activities
Oversee and maintain systems related to student recruitment, leveraging data analytics to inform and enhance recruitment strategies and decision-making processes
Maintain relations with high schools, academies, community/ junior colleges and other universities
Address and refer inquiries and informational requests from faculty, students, and parents or guardians.
Coordinate and manage admissions events and activities, including campus tours, informational sessions, and recruitment events with prospective students and orientation for current students, including EEP student orientation.
Manage the recruitment, selection and mentoring of CVM Envoys
Manage DVM scholarship processes
Counsel students on financial aid process and providing information on available resources
Provide support to the CVM Scholarship Committee
Maintain CVM scholarships including managing the award distribution in accordance with established criteria and donor preference
Contribute to the development of student success activities centered around financial literacy
Other responsibilities deemed appropriate (e.g., grantsmanship for recruiting and scholarships)
Perform related duties as assigned.