Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Admissions Recruitment Coordinator
Job Description
Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is actively seeking an
energetic, positive, self-driven, organized individual to fill a
full-time
Admissions Recruitment Coordinator position with
our Admissions team. Admissions Recruitment Coordinators are
responsible for creating a positive and exciting impression of
MoWest for prospective students and their parents. They provide a
personalized touch to the enrollment efforts of the University by
supplying admissions information to prospective students. This
includes not only admissions requirements, but also details about
academic programs and degrees, aspects of student life, and
information about financial aid. Additionally, they serve as
University representatives at various recruiting events and
locations.
Each Recruitment Coordinator is assigned a geographic area to
represent.
This position will be based out of the Missouri Western campus and
works year-round.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Manages and meets target goals within a recruiting territory.
This requires making contact and developing relationships with
counselors, visiting high schools and community colleges, attending
athletic and other high school and community related events and
helping students make the transition from high school to
college.
Communicates with students in person and via email, phone
calls, and texting.
Aids in review and development of internal and external
correspondence and promotional materials and keeps apprised of
competitors’ materials.
Recruits students from all backgrounds, including
non-traditional students and transfer students.
Assists with on-campus recruitment and orientation events.
Attends day, night, and weekend college fairs throughout the
recruitment cycle.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- General services and procedures of colleges
- Good written and verbal communications and positive
interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management
- Financial aid programs and scholarships
- Registration/Orientation setup and processes
- Perceiving the needs of students through the admissions
process
- Assessing situations and suggesting and implementing
strategies
- Ability to work well with diverse external and internal
contacts
- Organizing and presenting information
- Communication, as applied to interaction with students,
coworkers, administration, and the general public
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of MoWest programs/services, and experience
conducting high school visits, college fairs and/or campus
tours.
- One year of experience in student recruiting or an equivalent
combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully
perform the essential duties.
Physical Demands
Medium Work
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20
pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
- Considerable travel
- Seasonal and overnight travel
- May be subject to night and weekend work
Hours of Work
M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Schedule may vary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S860P
Open Date
04/01/2025
Priority Deadline
09/05/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes