"Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist"

The Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Online Programs in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The primary areas of responsibility will be to recruit potential online students into the Bryan School, including at both virtual and in-person events, provide pre-admission advising to online students, and advise enrolled online campus students in the Bryan School.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in recruitment activities, including responding to email and web-based inquiries quickly; presenting at virtual information sessions for prospective students; presenting, or otherwise working at on-campus school and university transfer student events and events with community college partners; and engaging in post-event follow-up with prospective students from all types of events. These may include evening and weekend recruitment commitments.
• Engage with prospective students to encourage and assist them through the application process.
• Assist prospective undergraduate students with understanding what will transfer and what needs to be taken, major selection, how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, and other pre-enrollment issues to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assist enrolled online undergraduate students with course selection and pathway planning, academic goal setting, and development.
• Assist with first-year and transfer new student orientations, as well as participate in advising and registration sessions for returning and readmitted students each semester.
• Utilize technology to communicate with students in the most effective ways.

The following attributes are considered important for success in this role:

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to embrace innovative recruiting and advising practices using technology.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment and to make a positive contribution toward the mission and vision of the organization.
• Adept at interacting with others in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student recruitment or student advising in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days/evenings/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience working with Online students and student recruitment.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office, Ellucian BANNER, Slate, and Canvas.