Enrollment Coordinator – School of Science and Engineering

This position will be focused on recruitment and enrollment in the School of Science and Engineering. They will coordinate on-campus recruiting events, speak with prospective students, coordinate efforts with departments in the school. They will also be trained in current best practices by EMG and work with EMG to maximize recruiting efforts for our students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Outreach:

Will learn and execute all aspects of the prospect management system and work with the Admissions team and the School to develop and execute data-informed recruitment plans. They will represent the School to a wide variety of constituents, including prospective students and their families related to the sciences not generic admissions presentations. This will involve organizing and participating in recruitment programs and events, delivering information sessions, and conducting individual appointments with prospective students. They will also make outbound calls to families interested in enrolling in our school, serving as an enrollment subject matter expert during the recruitment process.

Yield and Support:

Will be responsible for nurturing relationships with admitted students to encourage their enrollment at our university. This will involve personalized, customized engagement with prospective students and their families, as well as excellent internal customer service and data-driven decision making. They will also provide escalated contact support for enrollment and academic placement, assisting students and families throughout the admissions and enrollment process. They will serve as a dedicated single-point-of-contact for both academic and non-academic support, from initial interest through enrollment.

Enrollment Advising/Coordinating:

Will serve as a dedicated resource within the School, providing support for University-wide campaigns, visits, and events. They will also maintain thorough knowledge of trends and changes in curriculum and the specific disciplines represented within the School, and advise constituents on the breadth and depth of opportunities available within the school and at our university. They will act as a liaison between the school and the EMG to connect with other areas of the university throughout the enrollment process to resolve any issues that may impede enrollment, and remain up-to-date with changes in enrollment policies and guidelines, communicating these changes to families. Engagement remains through the end of the first semester.

Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises student employees only.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 1-3 years of work- related experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Preferred qualifications:

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Should be friendly, organized, and flexible

The job requires that the person be able to engage with multiple constituencies and prioritize their work

Commitment to the University’s recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, creating a community of belonging for faculty, staff, and students.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.