Director of Outreach & Recruitment

Coastal Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Conway, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Jan 2024

Posting Details
Posting Summary


Classification Title Public Information Director I
Classification Code BC30
Pay Band 6
Internal Title Director of Outreach & Recruitment
Department HTC Honors College
Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule M-Th 8:00-5:00; F 8:00-12:30
Does this position require driving? No
Does this position require a credit check? No
Job Details
Director of Outreach & Recruitment

Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for the following position: Director of Outreach & Recruitment in the HTC Honors College.
The Director of Outreach and Recruitment will work closely with the HTC Honors College leadership team to develop and implement an effective outreach and recruitment program for the college. The person in this position will develop collaborative relationships with the Office of University Marketing and Communication and the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards, to ensure that the college’s efforts align well with overall university initiatives around outreach, marketing, communication, and recruitment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Direct the development, editing, and production of the HTC Honors College website, program advertising, promotional flyers, and recruitment initiatives.
· Create and manage social media channels and digital marketing campaigns to engage current and prospective HTC Honors College students in order to elevate the image of the college, solidify the brand, and build a cohesive community.
· Develop, plan, and implement events which increase internal and external visibility of the college.
· Develop and maintain communication (via social media, telephone, postal mail, and/or e-mail) with prospective students, parents, and high school and community college counselors through all stages of recruitment and admission processes.
· Supervise 5-10 student workers whose focus is on developing effective strategies to increase student engagement with marketing, social media, and events.
· Work with the Director of Honors Programming to coordinate and supervise the Honors Ambassador program.
· Develop and coordinate the HTC Honors College admissions process.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material are required. A master’s degree and two (2) years of experience in marketing (unrelated to sales), organizational communication, and/or event planning are preferred. Experience working in an institution of higher education, interacting with prospective students and their families, and working effectively in an environment subject to tight deadlines is also preferred. A successful candidate will have superb writing skills and mastery of grammar and spelling, and will have a demonstrated ability to develop communication and marketing materials.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
How to apply: Interested applicants may apply on line at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/22206 . Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list. Deadline to apply: January 29, 2024. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Public Information Director I (BC30/61122265/FTE-S00963P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 06 . Salary range is $45,530.00 (minimum) to $64,885.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00am to 12:30pm. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s degree; two years of experience in marketing (unrelated to sales), organizational communication, and/or event planning; a demonstrated ability to develop communication and marketing materials; superb writing skills and mastery of grammar and spelling; experience working in an institution of higher education; experience interacting with prospective students and their families; experience working effectively in an environment subject to tight deadlines.
Licensure and/or Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Additional comments regarding this position
This position functions in a professional capacity & requires use of sound judgement & decision making. Considerable contact is required with students, staff, faculty & administration. This individual must be a self starter with the ability to prioritize tasks & meet deadlines. Prompt, courteous, and accurate service to all constituents is required. Some nights/weekends will be required.
Mental Demands Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Language, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Additional Mental Demands
Physical Demands Sitting, Speaking, Writing, Carrying, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To) None of these Listed
Additional Physical Demands
Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Copier, Telephone, Scanner
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number FTE-S00963P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 02/15/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 01/04/2024
Job Close Date 01/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/22206

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