Admissions Recruiter - University of North Texas System

Title: Admissions Recruiter

Employee Classification: Admissions Recruiter

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions is a vital contributor to the enrollment success at the University of North Texas through student outreach, recruitment endeavors, and a commitment to providing personalized assistance to students throughout the college application and admissions process.

Position Overview

The Office of Admissions, at the University of North Texas, is seeking to hire an Admissions Recruiter to assist in recruiting and admissions functions, under the direction of the Associate Director, Admissions Recruitment & Outreach. This position is responsible for participation in all aspects of outreach to high school and college students.

This position will provide expertise to implement, develop, and evaluate new student enrollment initiatives for assigned student groups, developing recruitment strategies, assisting the department with strategic implementation of recruitment activities identifying strong recruitment approaches and developing and executing new outreach programs. Work involves, but is not limited to; local travel, counseling and guidance of applicants for admissions, and rendering of directional services to high school and colleges in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with the possibility of occasional overnight, in and out of state travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience in recruiting, academic advising, counseling, student services, customer service or related experience or can substitute education for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills and problem-solving skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to obtain credit card for travel.
• Good driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Professional in appearance, motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate enthusiastically with diverse populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a college or university setting.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Provide high-level customer service to prospective students and families in office via phone, email, in-person meetings.
• Timely completion of administrative forms and documentation.
• Schedule regular visits with students and counselors in assigned territories and focus on maintaining strong relationships with key school contacts.
• Develop proactive territory management plan to convert students through the stages of the admissions funnel from suspect/prospect student stage to enrollment. 
• Plan and participate in admissions recruitment events on campus and at schools in assigned territory.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with admissions staff, prospective students, and cross-campus partners.
• Keep up to date on admissions policies and processes.
• Consistent use of technology to facilitate communications and data driven decision making.
• Responsible and professional use of office and university resources.
• Willingness to volunteer to cover events or help when additional assistance is needed to complete required admissions tasks.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.