Recruitment and Communications Specialist - Wichita, United States - Wichita State University

Description

Recruitment and Communications Specialist

Position Title

Recruitment and Communications Specialist
Position Number
Position Number

994098
Position Status
Position Status

Full-Time
Regular Work Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends required.
Location
Description
University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community.

This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones.

If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Our Recruitment and Communication Specialist collaborates with faculty and staff across campus to coordinate and expand student recruitment efforts for the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College.

In this role, develop and implement communications content and strategies to achieve college goals.

You also will serve as a recruitment coordinator for schools and organizations that align with the college recruitment strategy and will coordinate current student participation in college recruitment and communications efforts.

Cohen Honors students pursuing distinction on the transcript or diploma are choosing courses and experiences that are broader, deeper, or more complex than traditional college-level learning.

We need a strong storyteller, creative and critical thinker, and planner to join a team dedicated to helping students and faculty reach ambitious goals.

If this sounds like a position that you are interested in, please apply below.
Summary of Responsibilities
Develops and implements communications content and strategies to achieve business goals.

Collaborates with faculty and staff in a specific college, department, program and/or specific focal area to coordinate and expand student recruitment efforts.

Serves as a recruitment coordinator for schools and organizations that align with the recruitment strategy.
Essential Functions
Oversees communications efforts for projects, campaigns, events, programs and/or services. May lead staff in the design and implementation of communications content.

Collaborates with university staff and related departments to develop and implement communications content and marketing campaigns and events that engage and enhance the customer experience.

Interviews internal resources, collects relevant information and develops material for media releases and communications sessions.
Represents specific University colleges, departments or programs at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars.

Participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University.

May develop, coordinate and execute event planning. May coordinate all aspects of events to facilitate effective presentation of programs or events.

Creates, reviews, edits, and enhances messaging in news, print, audio, video and/or online publications and advertisements ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.

Commitment
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence.


WSU

is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities.

Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard:

to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society.

We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas.

Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business or related field by hire date
Preferred Education
Two (2) years of experience in recruiting, admissions or related field
Preferred Experience
Research methods coursework and/or graduate thesis experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Two (2) years of experience in recruiting, retention, admissions or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead student programs including meeting planning and execution, event management, program goal setting and evaluation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and community partners
Development of collaborative programs with multiple academic areas or community partners.
Strong knowledge of customer service principles and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships in a diverse office and academic environment that promotes teamwork
Experience in honors or a strongly related program
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None
Sponsorship
Sponsorship

No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.
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Additional Information
Oversees communications efforts for projects, campaigns, events, programs, and/or services
May lead staff or student assistants in the design and implementation of communications content
Collaborates with university staff and related departments to develop and implement
communications content and marketing campaigns and events that engage and enhance the
customer experience
Interviews internal resources, collects relevant information and develops material for media
releases and communications sessions
Represents specific University colleges, departments or programs at specified schools, college
and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars
Participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets
walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University
May develop, coordinate and execute event planning
May coordinate all aspects of events to facilitate effective presentation of programs or events
Creates, reviews, edits, and enhances messaging in news, print, audio, video, and/or online
publications and advertisements ensuring alignment with goals and objectives
Manage admissions application process
Serves as primary coordinator or supervises student coordinator of the Honors Ambassador student recruitment group
Special Instructions

Department Information
Department
Salary Information
Pay Information
Pay Information

Salary starting at $37,000/yr. and is commensurate with experience.
Overtime Eligibility

No
Eligible for Shift Differential?
Eligible for Shift Differential?

No
Benefits Eligible?
Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment.

Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous time off accruals
• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Shared Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the

New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide

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Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%

Physical Weight Category
Physical Weight Category

Sedentary:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Additional Physical Demands
Physical Demands
Atypical Physical Job Requirements
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes
No

• Can you meet all educational, experiential and knowledge, skills and ability requirements for this position?

Yes
No

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