Regional Admissions Coordinator, UNLV Undergraduate Recruitment [R0153081]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

77d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Regional Admissions Coordinator for Undergraduate Recruitment. This role reports to the Assistant Director for Regional & College Recruitment and is responsible for recruiting and enrolling undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students from an assigned territory. The coordinator will guide prospects through the admissions process from initial inquiry to matriculation, supervise Regional Counselors/Recruiters, and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of regional recruitment strategies. This position serves as a key liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, academic units, and other University partners. Responsibilities include assisting with training for new Regional Counselors and College Recruitment Specialists, developing communication plans for the regional recruitment team, planning and managing recruitment activities (including travel to high schools, community colleges, and college fairs), advising prospective students and families, planning and implementing recruitment programs and events, analyzing recruitment trends, delivering presentations, assisting with promotional materials, reviewing applications, resolving issues, and maintaining records. The coordinator will implement marketing and outreach strategies, support and monitor recruitment activities, recommend best practices, monitor demographic shifts, and develop responsive strategies. The position requires frequent travel within assigned regions, occasional out-of-state travel, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to the core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
1-3 years of Related Professional experience.
Related experience, particularly in any customer service or public facing type of position.
Graduate Assistant positions can substitute for professional experience if in a related area or similar assignments.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
Use Campus Values to guide decisions and actions.
Demonstrate Rebel spirit.

Responsibilities

Recruiting and enrolling undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students from an assigned territory.
Guiding prospects through the admissions process from initial inquiry through matriculation.
Supervising Regional Counselors/Recruiters.
Providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of regional recruitment strategies.
Serving as a key liaison between the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid, academic units, and other University partners.
Assisting with the development and delivery of training for new Regional Counselors and College Recruitment Specialists.
Contributing to ongoing professional development initiatives.
Developing, modifying, and coordinating communication plans for the regional recruitment team.
Planning and managing recruitment activities within assigned regions, including extensive travel to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, and related events.
Developing and maintaining a personal recruitment schedule.
Advising prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities and admissions requirements.
Planning and implementing recruitment programs, special projects, and events targeting specific populations.
Analyzing recruitment and enrollment trends.
Delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
Assisting with the creation and distribution of recruitment and promotional materials.
Reviewing applications for admission eligibility.
Resolving application-related issues.
Maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities and contacts.
Implementing marketing and outreach strategies established by the Office of Admissions leadership.
Supporting and monitoring recruitment activities in assigned territories.
Recommending best practices to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
Monitoring demographic shifts and emerging barriers to enrollment.
Developing and implementing responsive strategies.
Contributing to the core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success.
Demonstrating professionalism and collegiality.
Being collaborative and a team player.
Being ethical, transparent, and abiding by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures.
Embracing inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests.