"Admissions & Recruitment Specialist"

Job Details

Description

The Admissions & Recruitment Specialist supports UCM Graduate Studies at the beginning of the domestic graduate student lifecycle from the point of identifying prospects to the point of enrollment. This position is critical to helping new UCM domestic graduate prospective students enroll in their desired graduate program. This position collaborates with the Marketing Specialist position and the Operations and Systems Manager position within Graduate Studies to execute a strategic enrollment plan. This position will also collaborate and communicate frequently with graduate program coordinators to assist students in their UCM educational journey.

Examples of Duties

Responsible for recruiting prospective domestic graduate students and guiding them through the admissions process. - 50%

• Represent UCM Graduate Studies at college fairs, career fairs, graduate school exhibits, and other career-related events to promote all graduate academic programs. This includes events off campus and on campus, including all UCM career fairs. Participate in the planning and execution of informational interviews, in person and virtual, and campus tours for prospective graduate students and their families. Develop and execute large-scale campus visit days for prospective graduate students to engage with academic programs. Identify and maintain target databases of program-specific populations of prospective graduate students. Collaborate with the enrollment management team to develop outreach materials and admissions strategies.

-50%

• Evaluate domestic graduate student applications, including the review of academic transcripts, applicant information, and other academic records in a timely fashion. Provide guidance and support throughout the admissions process, including application requirements, deadlines, financial aid, and scholarships. Process domestic graduate student inquiries, applications, and admissions in Slate according to university and program admission criteria. Maintain accurate and timely records. Assist prospective students with the application process and connect students to graduate program coordinators accordingly. Ensure completed application materials are advanced for program-level review. Partner with the admissions team to create a graduate-level marketing campaign aimed at current UCM undergraduate students. Stay informed about trends in higher education and enrollment management. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice Provost of Graduate Studies

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree (any field) required

Experience:

• Two (2) years of higher education (admissions, enrollment, student services) required
• Experience with event planning, public speaking, or customer service required
• CRM knowledge required

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.