Coordinator, Admissions - Events, Outreach and Recruitment

Description of Primary Duties

1. Plans high impact student engagement experiences working in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Admissions Information Services and organizes tours and faculty appointments for large-scale campus visits.

2. Develops an in-depth knowledge of the Universitys strategic enrollment management plan and monitors the impact of large-scale campus visits towards meeting enrollment goals.

3. Manages facility use for Admissions events and fosters strong professional relationships with campus stakeholders on behalf of the Office of Admissions related to large-scale campus visit events.

4. Supervises and trains student workers, graduate assistants and volunteers for large-scale campus events on behalf of the Office of Admissions and hires, trains and supervises student workers for administrative duties performed at the main desks located in the Office of Admissions.

5. Monitors, measures, and performs statistical analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of large-scale campus events and outreach strategies. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education : A bachelors degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience : At least one year of experience working in a higher education institution with experience in recruitment, admissions, and experience planning large-scale events and managing complex projects is required. Familiarity with database systems such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft or some other type of database product utilized by institutions of higher learning is required. Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a CRM solution is required.

Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Experience working with diverse teams to implement a system or solution is required. Demonstrated skill in public speaking and in engaging with large audiences is required. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, in a higher education environment is required. Effective decision-making skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort : This position requires at least daily travel between two on campus Admissions worksites. This position makes presentations and attends recruiting events which requires transporting and pushing, pulling, carrying and setting up media equipment, supplies, and displays up to 35 pounds unassisted. Data entry and computer work is also required.

License : A valid drivers license is required.

Other : Must be available to attend events during evenings and weekends; out-of-town, overnight travel as Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 12 / 16 / Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)