Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

Position Title: Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description:

Missouri Western State University ( MWSU ) is actively seeking an energetic, positive, self-driven, organized individual to fill a full-time Admissions Recruitment Coordinator position with our Admissions team. This position will be based out of the Missouri Western campus. This position works year-round, and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Admissions Recruitment Coordinators are responsible for creating a positive and exciting impression of MWSU for prospective students and their parents. They provide a personalized touch to the enrollment efforts of the University by supplying admissions information to prospective students. This includes not only admissions requirements, but also details about academic programs and degrees, aspects of student life, and information about financial aid. Additionally, they serve as University representatives at various recruiting events and locations. Each Recruitment Coordinator is assigned a geographic area to represent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Manages and meets target goals within a recruiting territory. This requires making contact and developing relationships with counselors, visiting high schools and community colleges, attending athletic and other high school and community related events and helping students make the transition from high school to college.
Communicates with students in person and via email, phone calls, and texting.
Aids in review and development of internal and external correspondence and promotional materials and keeps apprised of competitors' materials.
Recruits students from all backgrounds, including non-traditional students and transfer students.
Assists with on-campus recruitment and orientation events.
Attends day, night, and weekend college fairs throughout the recruitment cycle.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General services and procedures of colleges
Good written and verbal communications and positive interpersonal skills
Excellent time management
Financial aid programs and scholarships
Registration/Orientation setup and processes
Perceiving the needs of students through the admissions process
Assessing situations and suggesting and implementing strategies
Ability to work well with diverse external and internal contacts
Organizing and presenting information
Communication, as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, administration, and the general public

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of MWSU programs/services, and experience conducting high school visits, college fairs and/or campus tours.
One year of experience in student recruiting or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

Physical Demands

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

FLSA Exempt

Additional Demands