Regional Recruiter (Nashville, TN area)- Undergraduate Admissions

Regional Recruiter (Nashville, TN area)- Undergraduate Admissions - 24000000P9 

Description

 

Undergraduate Admissions

Division of Enrollment Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

 

 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Regional Recruiter position. This position will be located in the Nashville, Tennessee area. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhancing the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, improving the recruitment and graduation of our students.

 

Applications received within the first 2 weeks (14 days) of the job posting date will receive priority review.

 

The Position:

This position develops, coordinates, and implements strategic recruitment initiatives for a defined territory, designed to attract prospective students and generate applications. This position will assist with establishing recruitment goals for a specific territory by leveraging data from institutional sources, assessments (ACT & SAT), and external sources to develop a work plan and conduct market analysis. This data driven approach informs territory goals, recruitment goals, and ultimately drives the planning and strategy needed to achieve the University’s enrollment goals. This position will counsel a diverse population of prospective students and parents, while representing UTK and Undergraduate Admissions at various recruitment events. This position will coordinate and manage a schedule for travel, high school visits, college fairs and office duties. This position will engage in the holistic review of first-year student applications to determine admission. This position will reside in the Nashville, TN area.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree must be obtained by the date of hire; current students nearing graduation are encouraged to apply. The projected hire date is August 2024.

• 1 year of experience in admissions, counseling, or advising at a regionally accredited college or university.

• Student worker experience or volunteer work in college admissions, recruitment, and peer counseling/advising is acceptable and will be considered.

• Experience giving oral presentations.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with diverse populations.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data driven decision making and relationship building.

• Territory management, report building and maintenance, and the use of data driven decision making for planning and strategy development.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail, writing, listening and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to independently and strategically plan visits, events and presentations for prospective students.

• Ability to lift, transport and distribute objects up to 40 pounds.

• Oral presentation and public speaking skills.

• Knowledge of university admissions process.

• Ability to problem solve and research solutions.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of university travel policies.

• Ability to work with new technologies to enhance recruitment.

 

The Division

The Enrollment Management (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions: Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values . We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

 

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state of Tennessee’s flagship university and is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 institution. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation is key to our mission. UT enrolls over 35,000 students (more than 6000 graduate/professional students) at its Knoxville campus. Led by the example of our Chancellor’s Cabinet and their Principles for Engagement , the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, builds and supports an inclusive community that provides opportunities to lead, serve and engage as Volunteers and citizens. We strive to create a welcoming community rich with diverse experiences. We seek colleagues who are committed to teamwork and have a passion for working with and serving all constituents. We especially seek candidates who have an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the goals of the university.

 

The Knoxville Community: Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville has a metropolitan statistical area population of more than 850,000 people. We enjoy a dynamic culture that includes numerous theaters and museums, a vibrant and diverse music scene including a symphony orchestra and an opera company, world-class restaurants, numerous cultural festivals and an active downtown market square. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.

 

 

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

 

Job
  Student Services 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Nashville 
Other Locations
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Undergraduate Admissions 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Apr 4, 2024, 4:01:26 PM