Southern Methodist University
Education
StudentRecruiter
“Student Recruiter at Southern Methodist University. Skills: recruitment, communication, relationship building. Represent Southern Methodist University to prospective students, parents, and counselors for recruitment and selection. Recruit undergraduate students, follow up with prospects, provide information, and participate in college fairs and high school visits. Evaluate admission applications and participate in the admission decision process. Conduct market research and create strategic plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Recruitment of prospective undergraduate students to the University. Yield accepted students to matriculation.
Industry & Context.
identify and analyze problems; devise solutions
This role is an on-campus, in-person position. Travel season occurs for approximately three months in the Spring and three months in the Fall. Other occasional travel may be required both local and regional. Sit for long periods of time.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of one year of experience required.
Nice to Have
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.
What You'll Do.
Represent Southern Methodist University to prospective students, parents, and counselors for recruitment and selection.
Recruit undergraduate students, follow up with prospects, provide information, and participate in college fairs and high school visits.
Evaluate admission applications and participate in the admission decision process.
Conduct market research and create strategic plans.
Build relationships with alumni, students, parents, and counselors.
Initiate and participate in activities to yield accepted students.
Conduct information sessions and assist with admission programs.
Manage projects related to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.
Support recruitment programs and other Enrollment Services areas.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
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.
Communication Scope
interpersonal communication; verbal communication; written communication; presentations in Spanish; converse in Spanish
Process & Methodology
organizational skills, planning skills, time management skills
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