Admissions & Outreach Coordinator

Admissions and Outreach Coordinator

The Office of Admissions and Merit Awards at Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for the position of Admissions and Outreach Coordinator (Student Services Program Coordinator I).

Duties include, but are not limited to: represents the University at local community events to include festivals, community-based events, church programs, off-campus middle/high school programs, College Application Day/Night and other recruitment events; meets and greets guests who arrive at the University for a campus tour’ conducts pre- and post-tour presentations; initiates activities designed to increase enrollment such as telephone campaigns, special e-mail campaigns, etc.; assists with the implementation of on-campus events such as Discovery Day, Saturday Tours, Transfer Information Sessions, and Counselor programs; identify key markets for Hispanic students through data analysis and research on current students, applicant pool, and geo-demographics; develop and implement a recruitment plan to increase Hispanic student enrollment which includes off-campus recruitment programs as well as on-campus events; effectively communicates admissions and relevant information in Spanish to prospective students and family members through oral, written, and electronic communication; translates publication and websites of Enrollment Management areas (admissions/merit awards, financial aid/scholarships); and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required. Required fluent proficiency in both speaking and writing in Spanish. Prior relevant experience in admissions, student recruitment, student services and/or student life in a college or university setting is preferred. Preference for graduates of Coastal Carolina University. Sensitivity to the needs of all prospective students and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and counselors is preferred.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 47 states and 61 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Interested applicants may apply on-line at http://jobs.coastal.edu or online in the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, Coastal Carolina University, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Student Services Program Coordinator I (CB65/149656); full-time position with benefits. SC State pay band: 04. Normal work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be flexible to meet special scheduling needs of the University. Must be willing to travel alone extensively and work flexible hours; overnight and weekend travel and work are required.

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/11751

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