Senior Admissions Recruiter-Visitor Experience

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 Associate Director, Visitor Experience.

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of large and small scale student recruitment events which are held on and off campus. This position is critical in implementing strategic initiatives from Admissions leadership. Work involves, but is not limited to; recruitment event planning for prospective first-time college students, transfer students, and graduate students. Work also involves relationship management with campus partners, the hiring, training, and managing of student employees. There is also the possibility of local travel and occasional overnight travel, as required by events. The ability to work select nights and weekends for events is required.

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 all 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

• Facilitate the design, organization, and execution of large and small-scale student recruitment events hosted on and off campus under the direction of the Associate Director.
• Hire, train, supervise, provide work direction, and problem solving assistance for Admissions Events Team student workers.
• Assist and collaborate with fellow Visitor Experience staff to support the operational needs of the Welcome Center.
• Participate in recruitment networking efforts and maintain strong relationships with strategic on and off campus partners to successfully execute recruitment events.
• 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.
• Assist in the recording and reporting of recruitment event attendance and yield data to measure effectiveness of programs. 

Physical Requirements

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

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.