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Southern Methodist University · 3 months ago

Student Recruiter I

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a diverse institution that serves a large population of undergraduate and graduate students. The Student Recruiter I will represent the university to prospective students and their families, conduct market research for recruitment, and assist with admission programs.

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Responsibilities

Recruitment of prospective high school and transfer undergraduate students to the University, including following up with prospects and applicants through various communication sources, providing information to prospective students and parents, participating in college fairs and high school visits. This position has the potential to manage international territories-including international travel

Review and evaluate admission applications to determine admissibility to the University and participation in the final admission decision process (Committee), participating in all Admission Committee review meetings and informing students, parents and staff of application status

Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, high school counselors, and independent counselors in recruitment region. Participate in college fairs, high school visits, case studies, and panels. Initiate and participate in activities to yield accepted students to matriculation

Conduct information sessions and walk-in hours

Assist with admission programs as assigned. Attend meetings/conferences. Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities. Support recruitment programs as appropriate. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors

Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed

Qualification

Interpersonal communicationVerbal communicationWritten communicationMS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookSpanish languageProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime managementPresentation skillsRelationship buildingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

A minimum of one year (1) year of experience is required

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Candidate must demonstrate strong written communication skills

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills

Candidate must have strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Travel season occurs for approximately three months in the Spring and three months in the Fall

Sit for long periods of time

Preferred

Candidate with experience recruiting for a nonprofit, selective, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences university/college or a two year non-profit college is a plus

Candidate who is able to give presentations in Spanish and converse with applicants and prospects whose first language is Spanish is highly desired

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits.

In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.