Admissions Recruiter Advisor
- Employer
- University of South Florida
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- $47,659.00 - $47,659.00
- Date posted
- Jul 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Admissions Recruiter Advisor
Dept Number/Name: 0-6380-000 / Taneja College
of Pharmacy - Dean's Office
College Division: USF Health- Taneja College of
Pharmacy
Salary Plan: Administrative
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $47,659 annual
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
With more than
45,000 students, University of South Florida (USF) is among
America's largest and most dynamic national research universities.
The College of Pharmacy will be managed by the dean and an
actively-engaged administrative leadership team. This position will
report to the Director of Admissions.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This Advisor/Recruiter
position is under the supervision of the Director of Admissions.
The Admissions Recruiter/Advisor supports the recruitment and
enrollment efforts of the Office of Admissions. The Advisor has
considerable direct contact with prospective or newly accepted
graduate and professional students. This position requires
considerable contact with potential and current students through
one-on-one advising and group sessions, recruitment events on and
off campus as well as virtual events, social media and coordination
of the on-site interviews. This contact requires demonstrated human
relations and communication skills as well as the ability to
maintain confidentiality of applicant data. The Admissions
Recruiter/Advisor is a complex administrative position that should
maintain extensive knowledge of university admission requirements,
policies and procedures in order to interpret those regarding
admissions. Incumbents must be able to implement a comprehensive
recruitment strategy within a specific territory or specific
population of students and advise students on admission
requirements. As such, the job duties are split between the office
and travel. The advisor is expected to possess extensive knowledge
about the College as a whole, professional and graduate curriculum,
program policies, procedures, and student support services.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment plan. Plan and activities are finalized in consultation with the Director of Admissions. This includes the planning and execution of events for prospective and accepted students and securing student delegates for events.
- Plan and travel to high schools, colleges and universities, and career/health recruiting events to conduct presentations. Develops and maintains close relationships with advisors and works closely with the Shared Student Services Pre Admissions team and other USF Health recruiters. Maintains inquiry database and draft regular reports to the Director of Admissions on prospective student contacts, follow up, recruitment and yield events, and budget requests.
- Interview day coordination to include securing space, scheduling candidates and faculty/staff interviewers, and troubleshooting day of. Assists with conducting interview day overview presentations.
- Development of recruitment/marketing materials in compliance with university policies. Materials are finalized in consultation with the Director of Admissions. This includes materials disseminated via social media channels.
- Effectively advise prospective graduate and professional students regarding academic admissions requirements, appropriate course selection, admissions policies and procedures, and campus resources in person and in group settings, and by telephone, correspondence, email, and virtual forums.
- Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the admissions and advising goals within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.
- Serve on admissions committee when necessary, in absence of Director of Admissions.
- Consults with director of admissions regarding policies, trends, and program needs following specific instructions. Makes recommendations for improvement to overall processes. Provide support for quality assurance for Admissions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires a Master's degree in Marketing, Communication, Education or other related field; or a Bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of one year of directly related experience. Alternatively, in specialized academic areas, the position may require a degree in that field of study. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
- The successful candidate for this position will have a friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality with a strong philosophy of customer service. Position requires travel within the State of Florida and may include out of state travel. Reliability, dependability and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision are essential. Professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituents at all levels are required. The incumbent should possess knowledge of admissions and advising processes, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities in a team atmosphere, and maintain confidentiality of information. This position requires an individual with skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize ongoing and new projects necessary to implementing admissions and recruiting activities. Must have a solid understanding of process improvement and be able to anticipate needs. Should be proficient in MS Office Suite, databases and spreadsheets. Experience in higher education environment required.
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree and previous higher education experience in Admissions.
OTHER:
- The successful candidate for this position will have a friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality with a strong philosophy of customer service. Position requires travel within the State of Florida and may include out of state travel. Reliability, dependability and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision are essential. Professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituents at all levels are required. The incumbent should possess knowledge of admissions and advising processes, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities in a team atmosphere, and maintain confidentiality of information. This position requires an individual with skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize ongoing and new projects necessary to implementing admissions and recruiting activities. Must have a solid understanding of process improvement and be able to anticipate needs. Should be proficient in MS Office Suite, databases and spreadsheets. Experience in higher education environment required.
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Information for Applicants
This position
is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 27835
Posting Date: 07/20/21
Posting End Date: 08/03/21
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Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is
an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that
embraces diversity in the workplace.The University of South Florida
does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual
harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including
sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the
person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute
sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by
telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information
listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any
time either online or directly to the University's Title IX
Coordinator.
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global
research university dedicated to student success. Over the
past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen
faster in U.S. News & World Report's national
university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on
campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is
designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida
Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the
state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the
American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of
South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay
region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich
academic environment that fosters the development and advancement
of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and
driven workforce through on-going development and career
opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that
includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan
options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
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