Recruitment Coordinator, Admissions - Maryville, United States - Northwest Missouri State University

Description

Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department: Admissions-Recruitment

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 12-month

PRIMARY DUTY: The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of recruitment and yield in their assigned territory. Coordinators must represent and promote Northwest Missouri State University accurately and persuasively to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators and other publics within the assigned territory. Additionally, the Recruitment Coordinator assists the Admissions-Recruitment team with the administration of all campus recruitment activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the coordination of recruitment and yield in assigned territory.
2. Management of all off-campus recruitment activities. (Include but not limited to counselor luncheons, junior nights, high school visits, college fairs, regional conferences, award presentations and other venues) with their assigned territory
3. Responsible for the coordination and management of all virtual recruitment activities including but not limited to: large group, small group, and personalized sessions with their assigned territory
4. Create and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics within assigned territory by providing information on academics, value, housing, student life, and general university activities
5. Analyze student data to select which recruitment strategies and information is most effective for each prospective student.
6. Utilize data management to target select populations for all armchair recruitment activities.
7. Actively conduct armchair recruitment that occurs during all stages of the recruitment funnel. Includes contact via emails, personal notes, phone calls, texting, and social media.
8. Utilize data management for the coordination of all off-campus recruitment activities within their assigned territory (counselor luncheons, junior days, high school visits, college fairs, regional conferences, enrollment workshops and other venues as assigned)
9. Establish, maintain and build relationships with guidance counselors through phone call prospecting.
10. Review, update, and utilize computer-based lead tracking systems to aid in prospective student recruitment
11. Analyze data and select high schools and community colleges within their assigned territory to visit and conduct group presentations
12. Use territory management and data analysis to select college fairs to participate in.
13. Utilize value-added and relationship-based techniques when working with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics
14. Create and achieve territorial goals and objectives based on trend data, historical reporting, and evaluation of prospect and admitted database information
15. Analyze, read, and report feedback to Admissions-Recruitment leadership with on-going competitive environment
16. Assist with the coordination of Summer Orientation and Registration, Advantage week, and General Registration
17. Survey residents of assigned territory to assess needs of prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics
18. Serve as a liaison between various internal departments in resolution of prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics concerns and issues
19. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Undergraduate Degree or completion of 90+ credit hours and with Bachelor's degree expected in one year

Certification/License: Driver's license

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the field or a related area

Skills: Extensive knowledge of colleges and universities; ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds as well as cultivate awareness of cultural diversity; strong organizational skills; strong public speaking skills; ability to load, unload, and set up exhibits

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment with a work schedule determined based on service needs, which will likely include early morning, night, and/or weekend hours.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through

Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: May 20, 2024

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at