Hiring Department

Admissions

Job Description

The University of Missouri Office of Admissions is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Student Recruitment Specialist to help us recruit the next generation of Mizzou Tigers. If you have excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality and enjoy making a difference in the lives of young people, this job is for you!

This position will reside in the Chicagoland area as one of three regional representatives for Mizzou’s Office of Admissions. The position serves as a member of the Admissions Team, managing the assigned recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for Mizzou. This position provides information about Mizzou and the college planning process to prospective students, parents and high school counselors. Qualified candidates will be passionate about higher education and eager to join a fun and hard-working team. This position requires a home-based office in the Chicagoland area and should not be considered an 8-5 job, as it requires nights and weekends on a flexible schedule.

This position maintains an off-site home-based recruitment office designed to plan, execute and evaluate these recruitment activities:

• Independently managing your own recruitment territory. This includes building and executing a dynamic recruitment plan that blends proven tactics with creative outreach tailored to the market as well as reviewing and analyzing data to determine fairs and events to attend and which schools to visit. You will build a comprehensive plan to visit high schools, attend college fairs, make travel arrangements and conduct visits.
• Cultivating strong relationships with high school counselors.
• Tracking interactions and analyze data in Slate CRM, adjusting strategy based on successful programs and where new opportunities emerge.
• Working with Admissions leadership and marketing to design campaigns that resonate in the market for families.
• Engaging and collaborating with alumni chapters in the market to strengthen their involvement in recruitment activities and enhance the university's presence.
• Help plan and host special recruitment events for prospective students within the market. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and alumni, to coordinate logistics.

This position maintains an off-site recruitment office designed to plan, execute and evaluate these recruitment activities:

• Informing prospective students and their parents about the University of Missouri’s academic programs, requirements and life on campus which will include attending some on and off campus programs.
• Communicating with prospective students, parents and high school counselors and presenting to groups ranging from 20-300 people.
• Building relationships with prospective students and their families to share the Mizzou experience.
• Traveling to Mizzou’s campus for large recruitment events and training sessions. Some additional overnight travel to other parts of the country may also be required.

Attend training sessions to maintain knowledge of current information on degree programs, residential life and financial aid issues.

Other duties as assigned. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Valid driver’s license required.

Shift

8-5, Monday-Friday with extensive evening and weekend hours required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidates who work well independently as well as in a team.
• Experience with presenting
• Qualified candidates will possess the ability to prioritize and organize multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Qualified candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable to change given the nature of the position.
• Qualified candidates will have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and/or CRMs, including Slate
• Knowledge of the University of Missouri campus and programs

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $26-$29 hourly

Grade: GGS-008

University Title: Senior Student Recruitment Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter and resume

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at <a href="https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits">https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits</a>.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an <a href="https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo">Equal Opportunity Employer</a>.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.