Enrollment Coordinator, College of EngineeringSalary: $37,330.00 - $48,529.00 Annually
Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
Closing Date:Home Org: Inst Energy & Petro Ind Eng Stu Svc
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job SummaryLead recruiting and marketing efforts for campus-based programs within the College of Engineering including K-12 outreach and recruitment initiatives. The enrollment coordinator will report through the College of Engineering Enrollment Management department, with a dual report to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. The Coordinator of Marketing and Communication drives undergraduate recruitment, brand awareness, and outreach for the College of Engineering at Lamar University.
Essential Job Functions- Serve as the lead for recruiting and marketing activities and initiatives for the College. Build and manage recruitment partnerships with community-based organizations, high schools, 2-year colleges, technical centers, and businesses to expand outreach.
Collaborate with stakeholders to design college-prep programs and partner with Admissions to organize, schedule, and promote off-campus recruitment visits that attract top-tier undergraduate students.Serve as the college web liaison, updating and maintaining websites while focusing on accessibility and SEO while providing training and support for other users within the college.Collaborate with the college to manage social media platforms to present a cohesive presence by featuring student, faculty, and industry spotlights.Oversee internal and external newsletters, manage digital and print marketing publications, and develop an inventory plan to track COE promotional inventory and swag for events.Work with the college on branding and messaging strategies for programs through targeted research while in compliance with university overarching strategies.Coordinate recruitment activities with directors and chairs and the Office of Admissions.Specifically, open house events, recruiting events, summer programs, and New Student Orientation.Collaborate with the College Enrollment Management team, Office of Admissions, Office of Student Aid, and Welcome Center to meet enrollment goals through the recruitment of highly achieving prospective students, utilizing the university CRM (Slate).Provide professional correspondence, guidance, and referrals to prospective students and families on application and pre-college requirements.Identify, nominate, and promote scholarship opportunities to high-caliber prospective students.Recruit, train, and deploy college student ambassadors and student workers to support all role initiatives.Assist in outreach efforts by analyzing recruitment and enrollment data and by forming relationships with external constituents within school districts and others within the community.Develop content for recruitment purposes in collaboration with subject matter experts.Execute personalized Slate nurture campaigns and multi-channel outreach (email, text, phone) at key decision milestones like application, acceptance, and deposit deadlines.Create, Collaborate, and distribute news releases to promote students, faculty, staff, and events.Work with the Office of Alumni Affairs to promote programs to graduates and assist with giving day event activities.Work with Enrollment Coordinators across all colleges in planning joint activities and sharing best practices.Provide support for presentations by ensuring consistent and up-to-date messaging.Provide support for presentations by ensuring consistent and up-to-date messaging.Perform other duties as assigned in support of university enrollment goals.Minimum and Desired QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree; preferably in marketing, communication, business, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in academic services, student support services, case management, or related experience.
- Experience managing projects and working within time constraints.
Desired Qualifications:- Prior experience in college recruitment environment, demonstrating familiarity with details and demands of marketing, student outreach and recruitment, enrollment, and yield.
- Demonstrated success in development and executing plans to meet goals.
- Proficiency and experience in utilizing a range of technologies, which may encompass, but not limited to CRM systems (Slate preferred), Web content management systems, social media platforms and Adobe or other related design platforms.
- Proficiency in advanced technical and computer skills to support administrative functions, including but not limited to MS Office Suite with a focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
- Familiarity with electronic calendar management and video conferencing applications such as: Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Supplemental InformationKey Competencies:- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across campus as well as with prospective parents and students.
- Demonstrate project management expertise with attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service, ensuring the needs of clients and colleagues are met with professionalism and courtesy.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Be a proven self-starter with a capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively and outside of the box with strong problem-solving skills.
- Be a team player by providing quality service to all levels of personnel and students through a collaborative approach to work with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work occasional nights/weekends on event days.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to lift, load and transport marketing materials, displays and other equipment up to 35 lbs.
Job Conditions:- This role entails office-based tasks with occasional on campus responsibilities, and rare occasions may involve attendance at off campus events.
Special Note:- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity EmployerLamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5455153/enrollment-coordinator-college-of-engineeringje-12ea7073e58b42fb86e83a8ca15fb53f
