Recruitment Coordinator

Position Title Recruitment Coordinator Position Number 994167 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Mon-Fri, 8a-5p (evenings & weekends needed during peak recruitment months)

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

The College of Engineering has fields of study that impact all aspects of the world, how it grows, is built & functions! This is where seeds are planted for STEMs to design our days.

With your exuberance to meet new people, help guide them on their journey & passion to see others grow into something they didn't know was possible, are just some of the ways you will be fulfilled by this role. The audience is ever-changing, which means your delivery of the info evolves consistently too. Dive into this position if you are looking to grow professionally, have an influence on recruiting processes as well as impact underrepresented populations locally & regionally. We want your creativity with how we recruit students for our premier engineering program. This is planning & overall project management of events that will expose & invigorate new students to what STEM has to offer them & their futures!

Apply now for the position that will not only change your future but so many others too!

Summary of Responsibilities

Collaborates with faculty and staff in a specific college, department, program or specific focal area to coordinate and expand student recruitment efforts. Serves as the lead recruiter for schools and organizations that align with the recruitment strategy.

Essential Functions

• Recruits students for specific college, department, program or specific focal area in designated schools and organizations. Follows up with recruits by phone, mail and other personal communications streams to enhance student enrollment and communicate program value and opportunities.

• Implements and may develop recruitment programming. Coordinates with related departments to facilitate marketing, financial aid and related processes and procedures to enhance and streamline the student admission process.

• Represents specific University colleges, departments or programs at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars.

• Participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University. Markets scholarships and participates in selections process when appropriate.

• May manage budgets related to program and visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings from assigned programs and/or college.

• May manage and/or participate in outreach programs to enhance the recruitment pool. May lead others as assigned.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in education, business or related field

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of experience in recruiting, retention, admissions or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effectively communicate to wide array of groups, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate empathy.

• Ability to build and sustain positive and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff across the university, and external partners/

• constituents.

• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess needs to design/implement solutions to challenges.

• Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse student populations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quickly learn other applications

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

Valid Kansas drivers license

Sponsorship No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance No export control requirement. Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 700512-7ENGIN Engineering Expansion Grant

Salary Information

Pay Information Range beginning $40,000/yr, adjustable based on experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 06/28/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date 08/04/2024

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.

• Frequent 60-90%

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

• Frequent 60-90%

• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Frequent 60-90%

Physical Weight Category Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements