Graduate Admissions Recruiter

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 a Graduate Admissions Recruiter to assist in recruiting and admissions functions, under the direction of the Assistant Director, Admissions Recruitment & Outreach.

This position is responsible for participation in all aspects of the outreach of 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 by 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 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 many 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

Driver's License

Job Duties

• 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.
• Provide high-level customer service to prospective students and families in office via phone, email, in-person meetings.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with admissions staff, prospective students, and cross campus partners.
• Plan and participate in admissions recruitment events on campus and at schools in assigned territory.
• Willingness to volunteer to cover events or help when additional assistance is needed to complete required admissions tasks.
• Consistent use of technology to facilitate communications and data driven decision making.
• Keep up to date on admissions policies and processes.
• Responsible and professional use of office and university resources.
• Timely completion of administrative forms and documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds. 

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected. 

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; occasional overtime and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.