University Recruiter- Graduate & Online Programs

Job Description:

University recruiters are an essential element of the University administrative team. Recruiters build student prospects and new student markets by locating, establishing, assist in developing and implementing recruiting strategies and activities that enhance enrollments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit potential, current, and former students during phone appointments, via email, video chat, and/or in person who are not yet in a major program of study.

• Advise online undergraduate and/or graduate students on what academic program is the best fit.

• Manage relationships with assigned academic programs; implement agreed-upon recruitment strategy.

• Maintain records and documentation of recruitment interactions in Slate CRM.

• Attend pertinent college, career, and recruitment events.

• Prospect for new students through email marketing, warm/cold leads, and other marketing avenues.

• Make appropriate referrals to other University and non-university resources.

• Be willing to suggest improvements regarding departmental procedures.

• Assist students with decision-making skills for professional, academic, and personal choices.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals.

• Evidence of drive and initiative. Must be a self-starter.

• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive to and understand the needs of a diverse student population.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to work on one's own with little supervision.

• Ability to work in a team setting.

• Proficient in analytics and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-Year experience in advising or a student service related area

• Experience with a CRM (Slate preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to communicate and maintain records.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for 3 professional references

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