What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting Specialist position at Montana State University Northern?
Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Working to build relationships with prospective students, high school counselors, teachers, and others on an information-sharing basis
- Maintaining current knowledge of university academic programs and admissions standards
- Traveling extensively (approximately 25 weeks out of the year) from August through May; travel includes in-state and out-of-state destinations
- Providing campus tours to prospective students and their families as well as assisting prospective students through the application and admission process
- Processing official documents as needed
- Entering data
- Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for student contact management and communication
- Assisting with on-campus programs including representing MSU-Northern at university and community events.
In addition, this position
- Uses Banner for data processing
- Works with other institutional departments to keep current about academic program information, departmental policies and procedures, and student activities
- Works with institutional committees
- Performs other duties to support the mission and goals of the institution
- Bachelor’s degree, OR
- Associate’s degree with work experience that demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Current and valid Montana driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within a month of hire
1. Experience working with students on campus or with other organizations
2. Knowledge or experience using Banner or similar database
3. Knowledge or experience using Anthology Reach or a similar CRM
4. Experience planning and coordinating projects and events
5. Demonstrated excellent communications skills
6. Sales experience
The Successful Candidate Will
2. Knowledge or experience using Banner or similar database
3. Knowledge or experience using Anthology Reach or a similar CRM
4. Experience planning and coordinating projects and events
5. Demonstrated excellent communications skills
6. Sales experience
The successful candidate will
- Possess outstanding organizational and communication skills
- Effectively communicate the benefits and opportunities available at MSU-Northern
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Enjoy relating with people
- Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors and recruiters, and other key influencers
- Demonstrate commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Have a team-first attitude
- Enjoy traveling for work
- Be self-motivated and take initiative
- Have the ability and willingness to work extended hours including some evenings and weekends (Travel is required for this position which can occasionally be extensive)
- Ability to work with confidential material with an attention to detail
- Possess the ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively
- Represent the department and the university in a professional manner at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and other recruitment activities
- Demonstrate effective time management skill and ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs
The ability to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Lift up to 50 pounds
2. Travel extensively
3. Work in a typical office environment
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 2500014P
Number of Vacancies
3
Desired Start Date
Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your
professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A list of three references.
Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
You may email it to HR@msun.edu or fax it to (406) 265-3530.
Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
You may email it to HR@msun.edu or fax it to (406) 265-3530.
Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2534
EEOC Statement
Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
