Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
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About Us:
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Essential Job Functions: 1. Researches, develops, and implements recruiting strategies for specific market segments.
2.Develops prospects from current students, faculty, referral leads, conferences, educational fairs, career days, campus tours, or special events.
3.Contacts prospective students to present information and/or explain available programs and services. Communicates with prospects about admission requirements, program offerings, curriculum, and/or basic financial aid information by various means of communication.
4.Handles and processes inquiries timely and accurately.
5.Provides assistance in completing application and enrollment documents.
6.Conducts a holistic review of applicant files including evaluation of high school transcript, grades, curriculum and quality of high school, college transcripts, letters of recommendation, essay, extracurricular activities, and any other information pertinent to the application; makes admission decision and scholarship recommendations, and updates information in the University student database.
7.Manages yield strategies for prospects and applicants. Collaborates with admissions colleagues, academic advisers, financial aid officers, and residential life personnel to create an effective yield team and ensure a smooth transition from inquiry to enrolled student status.
8.Develops and maintains a network of relationships that will serve to increase enrollment, such as alumni, students, the business community, professional organizations, and student groups.
9.Makes presentations on programs and admissions to groups to attract new students.
Coordinates or participates in promotional activities, including conferences, educational fairs, career days, campus tours, or special events to present programs to prospective students.
Serves in a public relations capacity at professional, civic, and business functions.
Identifies main client groups and audiences, and determines the best way to communicate and engage audiences to elicit desired outcomes.
Monitors industry statistics and follows trends in trade literature.
Measures and assesses customer satisfaction.
Forecasts and tracks marketing and enrollment trends, analyzing collected data.
Prepares reports of activities and tracking of prospects' and suspects' inquiries, applications, and student outcomes up to and including enrollment.
Serves on one or more committees as assigned.
Manages travel expenses timely and accurately in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned or required. Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1.Digital Media
2.Customer and Personal Service
3.English Language
4.Marketing
5.General knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
Skills:
1.Persuasion
2.Service Orientation
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Speaking
6.Reading Comprehension
7.Social Perceptiveness
8.Judgment and Decision Making
9.Self-Direction
Abilities:
1.Deductive Reasoning
2.Problem Sensitivity
3.Inductive Reasoning
Physical Requirements:
1.Travel
2.May be required to work nights or weekends.
3.Speech Recognition
4.Speech Clarity
5.May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6.Must be able to exert maximum muscle force to lift and hold a minimum of 50 pounds.
7.Must have a valid driver's license with reliable local transportation.
8.Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required): Required Experience: One (1) year of student services-related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English & Spanish) Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? Yes Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
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