Southern Methodist University
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StudentRecruiter
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“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
Full Job Description
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies . SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact. SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry. About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Admission Counselor will represent Southern Methodist University to prospective first year students and transfer students, parents, high school counselors and community college counselors for the purpose of recruiting and selecting new students for the university. Essential Functions: Recruitment of prospective high school and transfer undergraduate students to the University, including following up with prospects and applicants through various communication sources, providing i
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