Title: Senior Admissions Recruiter - Austin

Employee Classification: Sr Admissions Recruiter

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Austin

Salary: $51,744.00

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

This position will is responsible for developing full-time personnel on the recruitment team. This position is critical in implementing strategic initiatives from Admissions leadership. 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 Central Texas region with the possibility of occasional overnight, in and out of state travel.

This position will operate in Austin, Texas. Eligible candidates must be located in the Austin area.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and three years' of experience in recruiting, academic advising, academic counseling, student services, or related experience or can substitute education for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills and problem solving skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to obtain credit card for travel.
• Possession of valid driver's license, 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 (may be extensive).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field of higher education, student services, counseling, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Driver's License

Job Duties:

• Participate in recruitment networking efforts and maintain strong relationships with strategic on and off campus partners to successfully execute recruitment events.
• Assist in the recording and reporting of recruitment event attendance and yield data to measure effectiveness of programs. 
• Track and report statistical data to measure the effectiveness of activities throughout recruitment territories.
• Assist with strategic planning for recruitment of first-time in college, transfer, or graduate prospects.
• Connect prospective students with university resources to ensure successful transition.
• Implement and assess comprehensive student recruitment strategies and programs to improve student engagement.
• Develop and refine recruitment resources, processes, and tools.
• Coach recruitment employees through processes to engage students in their respective territories.
• Review academic credentials of students to determine the eligibility of applicants per official university admissions policies and state guidelines. 
• Complete expected duties in a timely manner, without constant supervision, accept responsibility for own work, and follow through on commitments.
• Complete assigned trainings and other administrative requirements punctually and follow procedures for timekeeping, absences, and attendance.

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.