Recruiter and Community Outreach Specialist - Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:


Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Recruiter and Community Outreach Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.




The Recruiter and Community Outreach Specialist will collaborate with the Office of Students Services, Deans, Directors, and Coordinators to develop key strategies for attracting and converting prospective students to meet admissions goals.




Summary of Responsibilities:

+ Communicate with a large number of prospective students through phone, email, and in-person outreach.

+ Involved in the planning of prospective student recruitment activities, outreach, and travel to schools, community partners, and community events to promote the college.

+ Provide information to prospective students and faculty about the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing pertaining to financial aid, housing, university policies, and important deadlines.

+ Meets one-on-one prospective students to provide information and assist or route to the appropriate advisor in the application process; gives campus tours.

+ Researches, plans, and executes fall, summer, and spring travel for recruitment by evaluating previous years' productivity; meets with prospective students at educational fairs/clinical sites to inform them about the college.

+ Remain current on new campus offerings, policies, and procedures, communicating those effectively to inquiring applicants. Establish and maintain ongoing communications with prospects and other referral sources, including follow-up emails and phone calls.

+ Cultivate relationships with alumni, advisors, and other constituents to assist with the recruitment process and other duties as assigned.

+ Research trends and best practices for recruitment and make decisions as to the best marketing strategies to pursue to achieve the specified goals of the college.

+ Continuously improve presentations and innovative recruitment and retention strategies for more effective recruitment.

+ Arrange meetings at organizations and clinical sites, recruitment fairs, health fairs, and community events throughout the target areas to recruit faculty and students.

+ Maintain accurate data on how applicants are progressing through the recruitment cycle as well as overall reporting trends on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

+ Build and maintain good relations with educational institutions.

+ Assist with the preparation of student recruitment materials and preparation of swag bags.

+ Assist with faculty recruitment.

+ Assist with other duties as assigned and Dean's Suite tasks as assigned.






The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.





FAU Benefits and Perks


If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

+ Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

+ Sick Leave Pool Program

+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).






For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php





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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.



Preferred Qualifications/Skills:



Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


Proven track record of recruiting in higher education.


Sales experience.


A self-motivated, enthusiastic, goal-oriented individual with superior presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills and will have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet goals.





Salary:

$52,500 per year.





College or Department:

CON: Strategic Affairs and Public Engagement





Location:

Boca Raton





Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some night and weekends as needed. This position requires travel throughout the year by air and automobile, both in and out of state, as needed.





Application Deadline:

2024-10-21





Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.


As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.


Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.




With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.




To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu




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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.




Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.




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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers


Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.