Position Summary
This position reports to the Associate Director of Recruitment and is critical to the recruitment of undergraduate, primarily first-year, students. The successful candidate is responsible for representing the University of Central Arkansas to prospective students and their families as well as school administrators and staff in a variety of public settings. This individual travels extensively within Arkansas and targeted out-of-state markets on behalf of the University to college fairs, high school visits, and other events both on- and off-campus while managing and implementing a recruitment plan for a geographic territory in the state of Arkansas.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
-Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Planning and implementing recruitment activities for assigned territory to include high school visits, lunch visits, college planning programs, and special events
-Disseminating accurate and pertinent information regarding UCA, admissions requirements, and undergraduate programs of study to students, families, and school administrators
-Preparing extensive communication and outreach to prospective students, inquiries, and applicants via telephone, email, social media, and hand-written letters
-Utilizing UCA’s student database software to manage targeted recruitment strategies and on-going strategic communications with prospective students, inquiries, and applicants
-Analyzing statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies
-Collaborating with other campus departments and offices regarding recruiting activities
-Providing campus tours to prospective students and their families
-Participating in special events, including but not limited to Bear Facts Days, Bear Necessities Day, Distinguished Scholars Days, Bus the Bears Day etc.
-Performing other administrative duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Readiness to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required
-Availability to travel to event locations (sometimes driving long distances requiring overnight stays outside the state of Arkansas) during early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed
-Ability to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
-Capability to work effectively with prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and off-campus constituents
-Ability to take direction, to organize multiple tasks and documents that have been concurrently assigned, and to work independently
-Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written abilities that positively reflect upon UCA with diverse populations
-Polished presentation/public speaking skills
-Fine-tuned organization, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
-Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Skills Considered Essential for Success
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature.
-Demonstrate follow-up contacts and consultations in a timely manner.
Required Education and/or Experience
-Bachelor’s degree -Valid driver’s license -Ability to lift up to 50 pounds OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
-Master’s degree in higher education, communication, public relations, or related field -Knowledge of and experience with Banner and/or Banner Recruiter software -Ability to speak conversational Spanish -One (1) year of related office experience
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