What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Advising Specialist position at University of Missouri-Saint Louis?
Hiring Department
University Advising Center
Job Description
The Recruitment Advising Specialist plays a vital role within the University Advising Center (UAC) and the School of Engineering, a hub for academic guidance and student support serving first-time freshmen, sophomores, and first-semester transfer students. The UAC is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and community while helping students achieve academic success and persistence toward graduation. This dual-function role combines strategic student recruitment and academic advising tailored to the needs of engineering students from their initial engagement with the university through their early academic progression.
Nature Of Work
The specialist works to align recruitment efforts with the School of Engineering goals and institutional priorities, providing information about admissions policies and processes to prospective and confirmed students. Additionally, the position offers holistic advising to help students develop and accomplish educational plans while connecting them with resources to enhance their success.
This role requires an understanding of how recruitment and advising integrate to accomplish team and institutional objectives. It involves problem-solving for atypical or infrequent situations, maintaining the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of outcomes, and regularly interacting with internal and external stakeholders to exchange detailed information.
Performs a variety of assignments and analyses that impact the Student Support function.
Student Recruitment and Outreach
Shift
40 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in student recruitment and/or academic advising.
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Engineering or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education settings, demonstrating a strong background in both recruitment and advising.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $38,480-54,787
Grade: 8
University Title: Academic Advisor
Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
University Advising Center
Job Description
The Recruitment Advising Specialist plays a vital role within the University Advising Center (UAC) and the School of Engineering, a hub for academic guidance and student support serving first-time freshmen, sophomores, and first-semester transfer students. The UAC is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and community while helping students achieve academic success and persistence toward graduation. This dual-function role combines strategic student recruitment and academic advising tailored to the needs of engineering students from their initial engagement with the university through their early academic progression.
Nature Of Work
The specialist works to align recruitment efforts with the School of Engineering goals and institutional priorities, providing information about admissions policies and processes to prospective and confirmed students. Additionally, the position offers holistic advising to help students develop and accomplish educational plans while connecting them with resources to enhance their success.
This role requires an understanding of how recruitment and advising integrate to accomplish team and institutional objectives. It involves problem-solving for atypical or infrequent situations, maintaining the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of outcomes, and regularly interacting with internal and external stakeholders to exchange detailed information.
Performs a variety of assignments and analyses that impact the Student Support function.
- Develops and implements programs/projects, providing guidance and oversight as necessary.
- Impacts the quality of own work and the work of others on the team, ensuring efficiency, productivity, compliance, etc.
- Represents the function to administrators, faculty, staff, and other internal or external constituents.
Student Recruitment and Outreach
- Serve as the primary contact for prospective and confirmed students, including first-time freshmen, transfer students, and their families, to promote the university’s educational offerings.
- Plan and execute targeted recruitment strategies, utilizing CRM tools (e.g., SLATE) to monitor engagement and guide students through the enrollment funnel.
- Coordinate and host virtual and in-person recruitment events, such as campus tours and information sessions, to provide prospective students with a comprehensive introduction to university resources and programs.
- Collaborate with Admissions and other campus departments to ensure cohesive messaging and a seamless onboarding experience for incoming students.
- Analyze recruitment data to evaluate effectiveness and refine strategies to align with institutional goals.
- Provide holistic academic advising for first-time freshmen, sophomores, and first-semester transfer students, focusing on course selection, academic progress, and career goal alignment.
- Develop and monitor personalized academic plans to help students achieve educational and professional objectives.
- Address academic challenges by proactively connecting students with university resources and support services.
- Facilitate the smooth transition of students to major-specific advisors during their junior year, ensuring continuity in their academic journey.
- Act as a liaison between students, departmental advisors, and administrative units to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the advising process.
- Support initiatives to integrate recruitment and advising strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and objectives.
Shift
40 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in student recruitment and/or academic advising.
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Engineering or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education settings, demonstrating a strong background in both recruitment and advising.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $38,480-54,787
Grade: 8
University Title: Academic Advisor
Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
Salary : $38,480 - $54,787
