Coordinator of Student Recruitment II, General Studies

This is a Coordinator of Student Recruitment II position in the Office of General Studies that will heavily interact with prospective undergraduate students who may be interested in the Freshman Studies, Multi-Disciplinary Studies, and University Studies programs. The position represents General Studies academic programs on campus committees and at events, involves periodic in-state, out-of-state, and some overnight travel, works closely with Outreach, Marketing and Communications teams, and coordinates the unit's student ambassador program.

Responsibilities

Attend on-campus browse fairs, off-campus fairs, and recruitment tours and follow up with prospective students; meet with students inquiring about programs and determine program eligibility; attend counselor luncheons; recruit, hire, train, and organize student ambassadors; attend Academic Recruitment Committee meetings; represent General Studies programs at committee meetings and events; work with Division and University marketing teams on outreach; order and maintain flyers, brochures, and give-aways; provide content for and monitor social media; keep websites up to date; assist in creating program videos; organize the Freshman Studies majors fair; plan and staff the Office of General Studies booth for Mississippi Day; organize the Office of General Studies portion of Admitted Student Days; be highly involved in summer orientations for Freshman Studies students; follow up with graduates six months post-graduation; monitor and respond to emails in the Freshman Studies account; collaborate with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions; network with Admissions Counselors across UM schools; attend at least one recruiting-related professional development conference each year; assist with regional campus recruiting events; develop an annual recruiting calendar

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required); 3 years of relevant experience (required); excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; event organization skills; must include resume and cover letter