Recruiter

Posting Number S01745P Position Title Recruiter Department Undergraduate Recruitment FLSA Salary Not listed. Grant Funded No Location Main Campus Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

The Enrollment Management/Undergraduate Recruitment Office at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Recruiter position. The Recruiter are brand ambassadors who promote Jackson State University positively to external partners, K-12 schools, and community and Junior Colleges. This position has a high focus on issue resolution and gaining results that enhances the prospective student experience. The recruiter works collaboratively with all departments within the Division of Enrollment Management to provide efficient support during the recruitment and admissions processes to prospective students. There is a significant amount of research and extended hours during different times of the year.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Required Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of higher education or related experience preferred.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ellucian Banner system a plus.

• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office Software.

• Must provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and the entire University family and other community constituents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with large amounts of data with speed and accuracy.

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Must be detail-oriented; self-motivated, show initiative and be able to work independently.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit prospective students to Jackson State University by attending college and career fairs, private visits, and other community events via extensive travel and flexible working hours, including weekends.

• Evaluate applicant credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) and inform students of admission status, policies, and alternative options to non-qualifying via phone, email, and mail.

• Provide web, email, phone, and in-person advisement to admitted students, prospectivestudents, current students, staff, parents, guardians, counselors, alumni, and others.

• Provide or present information regarding admission policies factually and ethically to prospective students, guardians, counselors, etc.

• Secure prospective student transcripts, test scores, and other documents needed for the

admissions process.

• Download EScripts and other electronic documents relative to applicants.

• Perform data entry of credentials, as required.

• Maintain office files of student credentials.

• Confer with campus faculty and staff on admissions issues.

• Present workshop presentations to students, parents, staff, and faculty.

• Assist with the planning and facilitating of on-campus/off-campus recruitment events.

• Organize and conduct large groups and individual family tours.

• Make data-driven decisions that influence the recruitment strategy of prospective students.

• Build relationships and partnerships with external entities with the intent of developing and growing the prospective student recruitment pipelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date 06/19/2024 Close Date 07/03/2024 Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No Special Instructions to Applicants