Admissions & Recruiting Specialist, EMBA at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
About the Job
Admissions & Recruiting Specialist, EMBA
Job Summary
The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business is seeking a talented and energetic Admissions & Recruiting Specialist to join the Executive MBA (EMBA) team. In this role, the ideal candidate will thrive in a professional, customer-centric, and results-driven environment, providing comprehensive support for both recruiting and admissions processes.
This position requires extensive engagement with prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, and other School and University staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Prospective Student Outreach: Proactively engage with prospective students through consistent communication via Zoom, phone, email, and in-person meetings, fostering relationships and providing information about the EMBA program.
- Program Overview: Provide prospective students with comprehensive explanations of the EMBA program through inbound and outbound calls and in-person meetings, highlighting key benefits and opportunities.
- Lead Management: Effectively manage prospective student leads using the CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring all professional and academic details are accurately recorded and logging all interactions, including in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails.
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate records across platforms and perform regular data clean-up and management to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
- Application Management: Guide prospective students through the application process, providing timely follow-up and encouragement to ensure completion and submission.
- Application Processing: Collaborate with the admissions team to evaluate applications, participate in the admissions committee, and identify qualified candidates through thoughtful assessment.
- Event Development & Management: Assist in the planning and execution of recruiting events, including venue and menu selection, assembling marketing materials, and engaging with prospective students during events to promote a welcoming atmosphere.
- Student Services: Support students and alumni on campus and at various events by providing significant interpersonal engagement, contributing to an exceptional student experience. Assist EMBA faculty by preparing course materials and delivering ongoing support throughout the duration of courses.
Note: This job description does not comprehensively list all the required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support program needs.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
- Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
- Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
- Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
- Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead, Lifting - up to 25 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferences
Candidates will be screened based on the following preferences:
- Customer Service Skills: Demonstrated strong customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Proven ability to think critically and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing circumstances with ease.
- Results-Oriented Mindset: A results-oriented and achievement-driven approach, consistently striving for excellence in all tasks.
- Independence and Initiative: Capacity to work independently, particularly in arranging and conducting onsite information meetings and influencer visits, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, prioritizing effectively to ensure a balanced and efficient workload while producing high-quality work with speed and accuracy.
- Communication Proficiency: Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills, with the ability to connect and relate well to working professionals and executives.
- Collaborative Approach: A collaborative mindset, open to new concepts and ideas, and willing to work with team members to achieve shared goals.
- Recruitment Experience: Previous experience in executing recruitment programs at a university, college, or company, demonstrating familiarity with effective strategies.
- Curriculum Knowledge: Knowledge of general business management curriculum, including familiarity with courses and programs at other institutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Weekend Availability: Preference will be given to candidates who can work some weekends as required.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN40231B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Work Schedule: This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with alternating Saturdays required to support student class days. For each Saturday worked, a compensatory day off is provided. Occasional evening availability is also necessary for recruiting and student events. This is an on-campus role considered essential, requiring the employee’s regular presence on site.
Department: 00033 - Executive Education
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 50,000 to 60,000
Close Date: 12/13/2024
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173397
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