Job Description
Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter.
Position Details Location
Gulf Park
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States
Division
GP Recruitment & Outreach
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Salary Range
41,000.00 - 43,888.00
Pay Grade
E07
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants The Office of Recruitment seeks an undergraduate recruiter
Job Summary The admissions recruiter plays a critical role in the Officeof Admissions and- and Office of Recruitment, representing the institution toprospective students and to the external community at large. Admissionsrecruiters are responsible for planning and implementing recruitmentinitiatives for assigned territories to identify prospective students, buildrelationships with those students and their families, and advise them throughthe application and enrollment processes. As part of this work, admissions recruitersroutinely attend recruitment fairs and other similar opportunities for outreachand participant in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events to connect withprospects. Through layered outreach and prospect management, admissionsrecruiters contribute significantly to institutional efforts to raise theinstitutional profile and enhance enrollment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Develop and maintain relationships with community colleges, businesses, and organizations in assigned territory that serve as avenues for student communication and contact; remain in contact with key individuals at those sites, providing up-to-date information, answering questions, offering presentations, and gathering contact information for potential student recruits.
- Proactively reach out to prospective students throughout the application lifecycle to support their movement through interest, application, admission, and registration and attendance at Orientation. Maintain enthusiastic contact with prospective students and their families as they move through the funnel, directing them to appropriate campus resources as appropriate.
- Maintain, track, and report on data regarding student contact and response over time to contribute to larger enrollment management data analysis efforts.
- Respond effectively and thoroughly to internal and external inquiries about institutional resources and opportunities through email, phone, and face-to-face conversations.
- Work collaboratively with the academic colleges and schools, ensuring an open flow of communication between enrollment management areas and the academic partners.
- Contribute to area-wide efforts to promote and highlight institutional successes, scholarship opportunities, recruitment events, and other critical opportunities to raise the profile of the university and enhance recruitment.
- Contribute to area-wide efforts to promote and highlight institutional successes, scholarship opportunities, recruitment events, and other critical opportunities to raise the profile of the university and enhance recruitment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in acommunications or related discipline, and one year of employment experience inhigher education, marketing, recruitment, and/or sales. Driver's licenserequired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Demonstrates a high level of organizational skill and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion under tight time constraints.
- Knowledge of college degree programs and requirements
- Skilled use of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to travel with overnight stay required.
- Leverages professional expertise and University knowledge to assess areas of opportunity, identify solutions and effectively execute an effective recruitment plan based on best practices.
- Ability to work successfully with diverse populations
- Ability to seek advice and input from others, recognize when to escalate issues or seek help, and adjust behavior based on feedback.
- Ability to build and manage productive relationships with peers, leaders, and customer groups. Skilled engagement of others to collaborate and provide value-added support that enhances department results and team effectiveness. Skilled in influencing outcomes and direction of customer's decisions through effective relationships, trust, and credibility.
- Ability to deliver accurate, concise, and high quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner. Encourages an open exchange of ideas and differing perspectives.
- Skilled at adapting communication style to meet the needs of all audiences and situations and active listening to understand others. Able to provide quality feedback.
- Ability to use personal credit card for necessary travel expenses prior to reimbursement.
Preferred Qualifications Prior work in college recruitment with demonstrated results.Prior experience with data management and analysis.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. University of Southern Mississippi
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