What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Coordinator, College of Agriculture position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Recruitment Coordinator, College of Agriculture
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Darr College of Agriculture Administration
HR Home Department 021011 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $23.08/hr
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Recruitment Coordinator coordinates the daily operations related to recruitment for undergraduate and graduate programs and special events for the College of Agricultures ( COAG ) academic programs. The Recruitment Coordinator helps to achieve the college enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by establishing and maintaining effective communication with targeted high schools and community colleges and prospective individual and group sessions during campus visits. The Recruitment Coordinator develops and manages a competent student recruitment team and maintains a high level of personal correspondence with prospective and admitted students.
Description Of Primary Duties
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of work experience in higher education or public relations or related area is required. At least one years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at an accredited institution is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, are required. Computer literacy, including word processing and database management skills, are required. Superior organizational and time management skills are required. Extensive knowledge of University, its requirements and regulations, is preferred.
Effort: This position transports and sets up unassisted recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Some data entry and computer work is required.
License: Must have a valid driver’s license.
Other: The scope of this position requires occasional weekend and overnight travel and transportation of materials and media equipment. The position requires working at trade shows, giving presentations, attending job fairs, local and state fairs, and national conventions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1181-student-success-marketing-and-recruitment.htmhttps://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1181-student-success-marketing-and-recruitment.htm
Open Date 01/17/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration will be January 31, 2025. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20250005FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79220
Position Information
Position Title Recruitment Coordinator, College of Agriculture
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Darr College of Agriculture Administration
HR Home Department 021011 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $23.08/hr
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Recruitment Coordinator coordinates the daily operations related to recruitment for undergraduate and graduate programs and special events for the College of Agricultures ( COAG ) academic programs. The Recruitment Coordinator helps to achieve the college enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by establishing and maintaining effective communication with targeted high schools and community colleges and prospective individual and group sessions during campus visits. The Recruitment Coordinator develops and manages a competent student recruitment team and maintains a high level of personal correspondence with prospective and admitted students.
Description Of Primary Duties
- Serves as the COAG recruiter at local, regional, state, and national recruitment events.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes on-campus, regional, state, and virtual recruitment events and maintains local, regional, state, and national contacts for student recruitment.
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with high schools and community colleges throughout the region, including with counselors and career and technical education instructors.
- Contributes to local and regional awareness of COAG by making informational presentations to high schools and community colleges and at other recruiting events.
- Assists with the development of recruitment materials such as brochures and special projects and assists with data collection related to COAG applicant and student demographics and success predictors.
- Promotes scholarships and incentives to students and agencies.
- Provides ongoing communication (e.g., phone calls, scheduled appointments, walk-ins, email, and virtual sessions) and guidance to prospective students.
- Advises prospective and admitted students on questions related to admission requirements, academic programs, scholarships, and student organizations.
- Coordinates on-campus tours with Enrollment Services and independent tour requests.
- Supervises the Ag Ambassadors (student employees), directs their travel responsibilities, and coordinates special recruitment activities such as the Agriculture Exploration Day.
- Coordinates with faculty and student involvement in recruitment events
- Keep accurate financial records and adhere to the recruitment budget as directed by the dean.
- Contributes to the overall success of the COAG by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of work experience in higher education or public relations or related area is required. At least one years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at an accredited institution is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, are required. Computer literacy, including word processing and database management skills, are required. Superior organizational and time management skills are required. Extensive knowledge of University, its requirements and regulations, is preferred.
Effort: This position transports and sets up unassisted recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Some data entry and computer work is required.
License: Must have a valid driver’s license.
Other: The scope of this position requires occasional weekend and overnight travel and transportation of materials and media equipment. The position requires working at trade shows, giving presentations, attending job fairs, local and state fairs, and national conventions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1181-student-success-marketing-and-recruitment.htmhttps://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1181-student-success-marketing-and-recruitment.htm
Open Date 01/17/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration will be January 31, 2025. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20250005FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79220
Salary : $23
