UNIV-Student Recruiter, College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Undergraduate Nursing Recruiter is responsible for executing recruitment strategies that support enrollment goals for undergraduate nursing programs. This role manages prospective student engagement from inquiry through enrollment, coordinates recruitment events and outreach efforts, and serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families. The recruiter works collaboratively with admissions, academic leadership, and student services to ensure a seamless and student-centered recruitment experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in student services.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education recruitment, preferably in nursing or health professions education
• Experience in enrollment marketing
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills with diverse audiences
• Experience planning and executing recruitment events, campus visits, and student engagement initiatives
• Strong experience in CRM systems and managing student journeys, including lead nurturing, engagement tracking, retention strategies, and lifecycle communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with current faculty, students and alumni regarding recruitment to include, tracking and follow up with applicants and for assistance with specific and targeted recruitment activities. Plans, coordinates and implements information sessions, private on-campus visits, travels to colleges, hospitals and communities to promote all College of Nursing's educational programs. Attends student recruitment fairs. Conveys admissions information to prospective students, evaluates transcripts and counsels students regarding admission standards.
• Refers students to appropriate office(s) for completion of application, enrollment processes, and financial aid/scholarship information. Collaborates with the Office of CON Student Services team to advise students on application process and timeline. Serves as a CON user of NursingCas - the College of Nursing's centralized application system to track applicants’ progress. Participates in developing goals and objectives for recruitment as well as identifying any projected budget needs. Prepares an annual report of recruitment activities accomplished during the academic year for the Dean's Office. Prepares end of semester reports, including metrics, at the end of each semester for Director of Marketing & Communications.
• Serves as the College of Nursing (CON) SuperUser for the University’s CRM system. Utilizes the platform to input, manage, communicate with, and track prospective students; develops and annually updates automated communication journeys (email and text); and leverages reporting tools to inform and strengthen recruitment initiatives. Represents CON at campus-wide REACH meetings and collaborates on system enhancements and best practices.
• Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, evaluates current marketing materials and strategies for recruitment. Scans the environment and identifies and develops content and ideas for new marketing and recruitment materials (print, online, social media, etc) and strategies. Assists in the graphic development of recruitment materials. Implements new technology ideas to enhance current recruitment and market initiatives. Assists with the planning and execution of key marketing and communications events.
• Manages CON Student Ambassador program by actively recruiting, training, overseeing and supporting ambassadors.
• Responsible for networking and building relationships with schools, hospitals and community organizations, as well as Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers of Nursing programs. Communicates with pre-professional advisors to help foster exposure to the health care professions. Presents information for discussion/decision making and develops a referral network to access potential students.
• Facilitates and coordinates group campus visits and pipeline experiences by scheduling and hosting high school and partner groups, collaborating with College of Nursing faculty and staff to create engaging programs, participating in the summer AHEC program, and managing guest logistics including parking validation and bus accommodations.
• Serves as a member of the strategic planning team, contributing to long-term enrollment growth and branding strategies.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

What This Job Offers

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