POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Recruitment Coordinator - COAG
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1181
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Dean, College of Agriculture
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Recruitment Coordinator coordinates the daily operations related to recruitment for undergraduate and graduate programs and special events for the College of Agricultures (COAG) academic programs. The Recruitment Coordinator helps to achieve the college enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by establishing and maintaining effective communication with targeted high schools and community colleges and prospective individual and group sessions during campus visits. The Recruitment Coordinator develops and manages a competent student recruitment team and maintains a high level of personal correspondence with prospective and admitted students.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of work experience in higher education or public relations or related area is required. At least one years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at an accredited institution is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, are required. Computer literacy, including word processing and database management skills, are required. Superior organizational and time management skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds is required. Extensive knowledge of University, its requirements and regulations, is preferred.
Effort: This position transports and sets up unassisted recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Some data entry and computer work is required.
License: Must have a valid driver’s license.
Other: The scope of this position requires occasional weekend and overnight travel and transportation of materials and media equipment. The position requires working at trade shows, giving presentations, attending job fairs, local and state fairs, and national conventions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serves as the COAG recruiter at local, regional, state, and national recruitment events.2. Plans, coordinates, and executes on-campus, regional, state, and virtual recruitment events and maintains local, regional, state, and national contacts for student recruitment.
3. Establishes and maintains partnerships with high schools and community colleges throughout the region, including with counselors and career and technical education instructors.
4. Contributes to local and regional awareness of COAG by making informational presentations to high schools and community colleges and at other recruiting events.
5. Assists with the development of recruitment materials such as brochures and special projects and assists with data collection related to COAG applicant and student demographics and success predictors.
6. Promotes scholarships and incentives to students and agencies.
7. Provides ongoing communication (e.g., phone calls, scheduled appointments, walk-ins, email, and virtual sessions) and guidance to prospective students.
8. Advises prospective and admitted students on questions related to admission requirements, academic programs, scholarships, and student organizations.
9. Coordinates on-campus tours with Enrollment Services and independent tour requests.
10. Supervises the Ag Ambassadors (student employees), directs their travel responsibilities, and coordinates special recruitment activities such as the Agriculture Exploration Day.
11. Coordinates with faculty and student involvement in recruitment events
12. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
13. Keep accurate financial records and adhere to the recruitment budget as directed by the dean.
14. Contributes to the overall success of the COAG by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Recruitment Coordinator does not have any bonified supervisory duties.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
OCTOBER 2024
