What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Recruitment Specialist- Monett position at Drury University?
Job Summary:
Works with the Regional Director-Monett and other relevant GO staff to develop and implement strategies for recruiting students to enroll at Drury, responsible for establishing and meeting lead generation and enrollment goals, works with relevant advisors, directors and coordinators to ensure students make a smooth entry into the GO programs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
- Responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of recruitment and marketing strategies for a specific region of Monett west through Joplin with the Regional Director-Monett and other GO staff. Responsible for working with existing articulation partners and identifying new potential partners, and for fostering those relationships with GO.
- Assists in fostering a collaborative approach to recruitment to address the diverse student population of GO, including, but not limited to: diverse cultures, first-generation students, online-only students, military students, and non-traditional students.
- Monitors inquiry generation activities on Slate to ensure same-day contact with prospective students. Maintain internal spreadsheets to track stages of inquiries and applications – using data to provide reports as requested by the Regional Director-Monett and Sr. Associate Vice President of GO.
- Makes initial contact with high school and community college administrators and advisors to arrange opportunities for GO presentations to staff and classroom presentations to prospective students.
- Participates in the development, planning and execution of the on-and-off Monett campus programs such as: college visit days, open houses, career fairs, departmental events and occasional weekend recruiting events throughout the year.
- Attends weekly Drury GO training meetings.
- Attends and participates in all enrollment/advising training to assist in continued professional development and role enhancement that provides a working knowledge of all programs within Drury University including GO, Day School, and Grad. Ability to discern and advise toward the program that best meets the student’s needs.
- Participates in J1 and Slate training to improve planning and tracking of recruitment; Participates in GO and campus-wide enrollment initiatives as directed by the Sr. Executive Vice President of GO.
- Assists in retention and default-prevention efforts as may be directed by the Sr. Executive Vice President of GO.
- Attends transfer fairs, job fairs and other social and professional functions across the region when appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.
Required Skills/Abilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Associate’s degree in a higher education, business or related field and related experience, in which the candidate has been responsible for some of the functional and strategic aspects of recruitment and/or enrollment in higher education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address all levels within the organization and external constituents.
- Experience in marketing, social media and building external partnerships.
- Ability to solve problems and to think critically and independently for organizing and completing workload.
- Ability to set goals, to prioritize and organize tasks and workload in order to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, faculty, military personnel, regulatory agencies, and members of the business and academic community.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and enrollment reports.
- Ability to handle deadlines and work well in stressful situations in a calm, orderly and accurate manner.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for phone calling, special events, travel, and office work.
- Ability to greet and host campus visitors.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and other software programs, for communicating, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, report preparation and the development of effective presentations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation and be willing to travel to high schools, community colleges, and other places in the region for the recruitment of students.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in a higher education, business or related field and related experience, in which the candidate has been responsible for some of the functional and strategic aspects of recruitment and/or enrollment in higher education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; and to use his or her hands for handling paperwork and for extensive computer work. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must be able to travel multiple days each week. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:
- Generous time off including 4 weeks of paid time off starting your first year
- Free tuition for your whole family
- Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
