Recruitment Coordinator - Engineering College

The College of Engineering has fields of study that impact all aspects of the world, how it grows, is built & functions! This is where seeds are planted for STEMs to design our days.

With your exuberance to meet new people, help guide them on their journey & passion to see others grow into something they didn’t know was possible, are just some of the ways you will be fulfilled by this role. The audience is ever-changing, which means your delivery of the info evolves consistently too. Dive into this position if you are looking to grow professionally, have an influence on recruiting processes as well as impact underrepresented populations locally & regionally. We want your creativity with how we recruit students for our premier engineering program. This is planning & overall project management of events that will expose & invigorate new students to what STEM has to offer them & their futures!
Apply now for the position that will not only change your future but so many others too! 

Official applications & to learn more about the role, visit: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/32892

Summary of Responsibilities

Collaborates with faculty and staff in a specific college, department, program or specific focal area to coordinate and expand student recruitment efforts.  Serves as the lead recruiter for schools and organizations that align with the recruitment strategy. 

Essential Functions

• Recruits students for specific college, department, program or specific focal area in designated schools and organizations. Follows up with recruits by phone, mail and other personal communications streams to enhance student enrollment and communicate program value and opportunities.
•  Implements and may develop recruitment programming. Coordinates with related departments to facilitate marketing, financial aid and related processes and procedures to enhance and streamline the student admission process.
•  Represents specific University colleges, departments or programs at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars.
•  Participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University. Markets scholarships and participates in selections process when appropriate.
•  May manage budgets related to program and visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings from assigned programs and/or college.
•  May manage and/or participate in outreach programs to enhance the recruitment pool. May lead others as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business or related field

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of experience in recruiting, retention, admissions or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor’s degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effectively communicate to wide array of groups, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate empathy.
• Ability to build and sustain positive and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff across the university, and external partners/
• constituents.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess needs to design/implement solutions to challenges.
• Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quickly learn other applications

Pay Info

Range beginning $40,000/yr, adjustable based on qualifications

Official applications & to learn more about the role, visit: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/32892