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College Recruiter: College of Arts & Sciences - UTK

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is looking for vibrant,

dynamic individuals interested in working in a team environment dedicated to student enrollment and

success. This is a new position, which is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff role that

provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The University : The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's flagship research institution, a

campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling over

28,000 undergraduate students, the campus is located within the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains

and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in teaching,

research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims

to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values

integrity, innovation, leadership, service, inclusion, engagement, success, and wellness.

The Position :

As a member of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Services staff, the College

Recruiter will serve the College's departments and interdisciplinary programs in identifying, recruiting, and

enrolling top quality candidates from local and regional schools.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive job responsibilities :

  • Keep up-to-date knowledge of recruitment trends, as well as the latest strategies and tools of the

trade needed to effectively reach target audiences,

  • Excel in communicating with diverse populations, representing the University and College in a
  • manner that reflects its missions and strategic plan,

  • Work with prospective students throughout all aspects of the decision-making process and use
  • effective interpersonal skills to ensure that the student is confident about their decision regardless

    of outcome for the University,

  • Create and conduct specialized and personalized on-campus and virtual experiences for
  • prospective students and their families,

  • Collaborate with other CAS recruiters and Director to develop and execute an outreach plan to
  • communicate with potential students.

    Further specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

  • Develop and manage participation for, and at times travel to, in-state and out-of-state recruitment
  • events for the College,

  • Conduct initial academic advising appointments for prospective first year and transfer students,
  • Assist with CAS in-person new student orientation sessions,
  • Develop strategic recruitment plans that include efficient travel and maximum exposure to
  • potential undergraduate candidates,

  • Determine needs and manage creating of message content for prospective student marketing
  • materials, presentations, and electronic messaging to inform and engage prospective students

    and families,

  • Create and foster partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community college partners,
  • and the community

  • Assist the Recruitment Coordinator with coordinating ambassador tours and maintaining the CAS
  • recruitment email

    Qualifications

    To be successful in this role, candidates should possess :

  • Excellent oral communication and writing skills
  • Proficiency with technology that supports both students and professional practice, such as MS
  • Word, Excel, Student Information Systems, Degree Audits, Internet / online resources, etc.

  • Administrative and organizational skills with the ability to handle simultaneous projects
  • The ability to relate effectively to students and their families, faculty, support staff, and alumni
  • Ability to present complex information to groups of students, their families, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
  • Required Qualifications :

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum one-year experience in a higher education setting with an emphasis on undergraduate
  • student affairs

  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Two years' experience in a higher education setting with an emphasis on undergraduate student
  • affairs

  • Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations
  • Liberal arts background
  • Salary : $50,000

    APPLICATION PROCESS :

    For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name,

    address, email, and phone number of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until

    the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is April 2025.

    About Us

    With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!

    Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

    Salary : $50,000

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