University of North Carolina Pembroke Hiring for Graduate School Recruiter/Enrollment Coordinator – at Pembroke, NC  Full Time

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Computer competencies are required and experience with admissions management software, marketing, and Banner preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational ability, and proven ability to collaborate with a variety of the Graduate School’s internal and external constituencies are essential.

To recruit and retain graduate students and support departments in their efforts to recruit and retain graduate students.

Recruit, monitor and facilitate the successful admission, retention and graduation of students in all graduate programs at UNCP and to work with Deans and UCM on advertising and correspondence.

Recruiter/Coordinator is to
1. Engage and recruit prospective graduate students to The Graduate School by exhibiting at select career, community, and graduate fairs/ conferences (includes carrying and setting up/breaking down marketing materials) * Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
2. Inform and update other universities about UNCP’s graduate programs at in a recruitment effort.
3. Develop and execute recruitment plans to enroll a maximum number of potentially-successful graduate students.
4. Maintain and manage data tracking systems for potential applicants, applicants, and students. Provide written reports and analysis on a regular basis. Monitor and ensure enrollment and increase yields in accordance with the university’s strategic plan.
5. Quickly respond to telephone, email, online and other inquiries from prospective students to ensure quality individual attention.
6. Assumes primary responsibility for planning and marketing outreach activities including Orientations, Open Houses, Information sessions, tours, social media, Graduate Student Organization, and the like (involves some physical activity for set up/break down items for activities) both on campus and off campus. Evaluates effectiveness of recruitment efforts and strategies.
7. Help insure accurate information about programs through personal communication, online, telephone, web-based, and other means of communication.
8. Keep abreast of current market trends and conduct competitive analyses for graduate programs.
9. Work respectfully and collaboratively with prospective and current students, faculty, Program Directors, administrative offices, and the Graduate staff.
10. Assist with Graduate School Office administration and other position-related duties, including RDS, as needed.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
11. Participate in assigned University-wide committees and events.
NOTE: Some weekend and evenings required (i.e. Recruitment, Info Sessions, Orientation, Commencement, etc.)

Additional Abilities and Skills:
* Effectively represent the university and its programs to outside stakeholders.
* Organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.
* Exercise sound judgment and decision making.
* Demonstrate analytical and conceptual abilities.
* Strong analytical, organization and prioritization, project management, oral/written communication, listening, customer service, presentation, interpersonal, networking and public relations skills.

* Admissions experience, graduate admission experience preferred.
* Public speaking experience in a service-oriented environment.
* Sales, marketing and/or public relations experience

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.