Recruitment Specialist, Graduate Program

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Dean, this position serves as the recruiter for the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing's Graduate Program at Saint Louis University; manages prospective student inquiries, performs duties associated with recruiting prospective students; assists prospective students with admission concerns; assists dean in all facets of student recruitment and retention.

Job Duties:

• This position is responsible for the development, supervision, and coordination of all activities, both on- and off-campus, related to the recruitment and enrollment of new graduate and international students

• Develops effective program specific recruitment strategies to identify high-quality, diverse applicant pools

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule campus visits for prospective students as well as larger-scale recruitment events

• Advises and counsels prospective students regarding financial aid and academic concerns.

• Assist with the design and maintenance of the social media presence to effectively recruit graduate and international students; assists with production of publications

• Maintains student databases and related files; analyzes national recruiting best practices to assist in the development of promotional and recruitment materials as well as web-based marketing initiatives and digital marketing strategies; maintains financial aid source information.

• Analyze recruitment and enrollment data to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies

• Maintains solid rapport and working relationship with various administrative and academic University departments to promote the School's Graduate Program

• Represent the School at recruitment events on and off campus as necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of marketing and recruitment techniques

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Effective organizational and management skills

• Ability to advise and counsel effectively

• Ability to work independently

• A strong commitment to service

• Demonstrated understanding of the University's Jesuit and Catholic Mission and support of its traditions and values

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelors degree in related field; supplemented with one (1) year of

related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

SLATE experience preferred.

Function

Admissions

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.