"Transfer Recruitment Specialist"

Description of Work:

The Transfer Recruitment Specialist is a critical role focused on helping transfer students and supporters navigate the transition to UNL. They are responsible for implementing recruitment strategy for transfer populations and provide regular updates to their supervisor and the Admissions Leadership Team. The Transfer Recruitment Specialist will utilize recruitment tactics to effectively provide college counseling to prospective transfer students and their supporters. The Transfer Recruitment Specialist is responsible for presenting the benefits of UNL to transfer students. This position will represent UNL at community college visits and community college fairs, as well as on campus at events, daily visits, community engagement activities, and on-call. This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging. The Transfer Recruitment Specialist may be responsible for additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions. This individual is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public. The individual will utilize data and access various systems to help the university meet enrollment goals. Ability to understand the unique needs of students from all backgrounds and exhibit inclusiveness throughout the enrollment experience. This position may require extensive travel depending upon focus areas of the recruitment funnel and assigned territory. This position requires many nights and weekends during peak times.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, ability to work independently, demonstrated ability to think inclusively about interactions and programs, Ability to relate to people of all age groups, academic abilities and cultures. Experience with Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new technologies. Ability to manage one's time and work on multiple projects at once. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive campus or community involvement. Experience working as a student recruitment ambassador or tour guide. Experience in customer service. Experience using data to analyze happenings and to make recommendations for future work. Ability to speak fluently in an additional language, with preference toward Spanish.

Posted Salary:

$43,888/yr minimum

Job Type:

Full-Time