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Southern Methodist University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director for Early Outreach (HR Title: Student Recruiter II)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a dynamic institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and leadership development. The Assistant Director for Early Outreach will engage with middle and early high school students in Dallas County to promote college readiness and recruitment, providing personalized guidance and developing outreach programs. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires strong communication skills to foster relationships that enhance student engagement.

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Responsibilities

Recruit prospective undergraduate students to the University through relationships with middle school and early high school students through innovative and school level-appropriate presentations, workshops, and campus visits. Provide personalized guidance to students and families regarding educational pathways, academic requirements, and college readiness

Work closely with the Inclusive Excellence Team in Undergraduate Admission to coordinate and integrate events and education as needed. It is also helpful for the seamless hand-off as students reach their high school senior year

Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, school counselors in Dallas County, and community advocates. Manage communication and follow-up with these groups

Weekly and monthly reporting on achievements, challenges, and student/parent/partner interactions. Track, monitor, and assess recruitment and engagement efforts and report on effectiveness

Manage and develop programming and recruitment strategies that support office and university initiatives

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 and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors

Qualification

Recruitment experienceSpanish language proficiencyPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsMS WordMS ExcelMS Outlook

Required

Bachelor's is required

A Minimum Of Three Years Of Experience Is Required

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Position requires the ability to attend events that may happen in the evening or on the weekend

Travel is frequent both local and regionally

Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Sufficient computer experience to demonstrate ability to learn new software

Valid driver's license and good driving history required

Requires evening and night driving

Reach above shoulders

Sit for long periods of time

Carry/lift up to 25 lbs

Handle objects (dexterity)

Stand

Walk for long distances

Drives motorized equipment

Preferred

Work 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

Preference given to candidate who is able to give presentations in Spanish and converse with applicants and prospects whose first language is Spanish

Familiarity with SMU or other four-year selective residential universities, as well as community colleges is a plus

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.

Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.