Regional Recruiter - A00346

Position Summary:

The Office of Admissions at Arkansas State University is seeking applications for a Regional Recruiter who will assist with Undergraduate Recruitment as a key member of the University’s Recruitment Team. The Regional Recruiter will assist in the growth of Arkansas State University’s recruitment territory, with a primary focus on the states Mississippi and Tennessee, to work with students from across the US. This person is expected to manage a recruitment territory, assist in the development and execution of a recruitment strategy specific to this unique population of students, and assist efforts to yield an incoming class of Arkansas State University students each year.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Actively support the university’s recruitment efforts for new undergraduates Communicate effectively and professionally with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, Office of Admissions, and other on-campus partners via email, phone, and in-person methods Participate in recruitment events that align with the territory’s needs – which may involve travel or evening/weekend hours to high schools, regional college fairs, etc. Build and maintains pipeline of students from regional territories, building positive brand recognition and enhancing Arkansas State’s recruitment efforts Use data and analytics to drive day-to-day recruitment strategy and decision making Report to Admissions leadership on territory updates and growth Function as a brand ambassador for Arkansas State University, including practicing superior customer service, a positive attitude, and an excitement about the University Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment

Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse population of stakeholders

The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-term goals

Preferred previous experience with student recruitment in a higher education environment

Preferred previous experience with Student Information Systems and CRM (client relations management) applications to be used for forecasting, goal setting, and communications.

General Days/Hours:

8 hours daily Monday - Friday
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Occasional evenings and weekends

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

12 month position
Located in Jonesboro, AR

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License

Experience in college admissions preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus