Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment

Provides leadership in the college's undergraduate and graduate admissions and recruitment efforts. Collaborates with university and college constituents to develop recruitment strategies and activities to attract an academically motivated and creatively talented applicant pool and student population. Provides regular reports, assesses effectiveness of current recruitment strategies, and develops new processes to improve recruiting efforts, as necessary. Utilizes systems that will enhance admissions and recruitment. Assists in the development of recruitment communication materials.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Works with constituents to develop and implement a recruitment plan that uses a variety of communication tools and outreach efforts. Collects, analyzes, and disseminates all pertinent data and information, including data and reports generated from CRMRecruit. Recommend recruitment strategies for specific market segments, target groups and prospective students to appropriate departments. Reports on the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and progression toward goals.

Collaborates with college departments and staff to develop an admissions and recruitment marketing plan that utilizes a variety of communication tools and outreach efforts. Serves on the college's strategic communications team and assists with developing content for all advertising directed at prospective students. Prepares materials and attends community events (i.e. Youngstown Symphony, Art Exhibitions, Theater Productions) aligned with the college programs to increase public awareness and answer questions.

Manages all front-end admissions procedures, including coordinating prospective student visits; organizes and manages the scheduling and coordination of special events that serve recruitment. Supports constituents with backend admissions procedures. Corresponds consistently with prospective and admitted students in support of successful matriculation.

Works with the YSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, YSU Foundation, and college departments to coordinate scholarship awards, including tracking eligibility, account balances, and communication with recipients.

Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the college's degree programs and university admissions processes. Advises and counsels prospective students about YSU admissions policies/procedures and the college's programs of study. Communicates with parents.

Serves as a visible member of the university and college in order to manage long-range applicant pools, including college representation at campus-wide admissions events, college fairs, visits to secondary schools, and other appropriate related activities.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Must be able to travel, occasionally overnight, and work nights and weekends as needed and determined by recruitment opportunities and programs.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Dean, Sokolov Honors College and Associate Provost, Experiential Learning and Engagement

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.

Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.

Ability to: collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working in higher education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and at least two years of professional experience in recruitment, admissions, or academic services in an institution of higher education and/or a relevant higher education administrative setting, such as a college of fine arts or admissions with increasing administrative leadership and responsibilities.

Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.