Admissions Recruiter, In-State

Dept Number/Name: 4-5218-000 / Student Services
College Division: Sarasota-Manatee Campus - Admissions
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 8231 / FTIC In-State Recruiter - Admissions Recruiter
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $47,659
Position Number: 00026517
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:  The Office of Admissions is responsible for recruitment, admission and enrollment of domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students at the University of South Florida's three campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee.
POSITION SUMMARY:  The FTIC In-State Recruiter is a highly skilled professional that recruits FTIC students on behalf of the University of South Florida to meet specific enrollment targets. This role will manage their recruitment territory and provide customer service to students and parents throughout the admissions process, travel to secondary schools, attend college fairs to meet with counselors, parents, and prospective USF students and maintain those relationships.  Additionally, they will assist in conducting dynamic presentations and effectively answer questions about admission and application requirements and processes. Assist with the development of the unit's recruitment and yield plan and other recruitment initiatives in collaboration with Operations. Analyze and monitor recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.  The position will report to the Assistant Director, FTIC In-State Recruitment. This position is located on the Sarasota-Manatee Campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in developing a recruitment plan to implement and meet specific enrollment goals for FTIC.  Manage an assigned recruitment territory by attending outreach activities in collaboration with high school representatives and community partners including occasional overnight travel. Participate in the development, implementation, and communication of the on-boarding process and completion of success steps for prospective students
Attend college fairs, high schools and on-campus recruitment admissions events across all three campuses to build relationships with prospective students, applicants, counselors and parents. Provide admissions guidance through information sessions, presentations and meetings with students, families and counselors through in-person and group settings and act as a point of contact. Provide occasional presentations to campus tours and offer customer service by answering questions and directing students and parents as necessary. Coordinate and participate in outreach and access activities for the community and university partners as needed.
Provide customer service to students and parents throughout the admissions process as needed. Assist in email queues, provide occasional backup phone support to the call center, manage outreach to students to help with document collection and completion.
Analyze data to determine marketing effectiveness and impact on applicant and enrollment objectives for targeted populations. Develops and utilizes various reports and dashboards to aid in decision making and support the recruitment team. Compile and analyze statistical data for routine, periodic, and ad hoc reports. Prepare regular recruitment activity reports, statistical analyses, and enrollment projections.
Build and maintain relationships with college counselors on behalf of USF. Collaborate with university faculty and staff, departments, and community partners to reach enrollment goals. Maintain effective communication and provide admissions guidance to students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in related field. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
PREFERRED: Preferred experience undergraduate admissions or student services in a higher education setting, bilingual - English/ Spanish.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
-  Strong collaboration skills and a personable and polished demeanor
-  Experience in training and presentation skills
-  Excellent communication skills
-  Must be highly organized

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36212

Posting Date:  02/05/2024

Posting End Date: 02/24/2024

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