University of Tennessee, Knoxville Looking for Student Success Recruiter – Tickle College of Engineering Full Time

Description

The Tickle College of Engineering, Office of Student Successat the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a full-time Student Success Recruiter.. The student success recruiter develops and coordinates strategic recruitment initiatives for their territory designed to attract competitive in and out of state students. The student success recruiter also manages the college tours and visit program, including supervising the Engineering Ambassadors student workers.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:
* Represents TCE at recruitment events.
* Executes an outreach plan, including outbound calling and emailing students and counselors.
* Creates and fosters partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community college partners, and the community.
* Gives presentations, support ongoing recruitment events, develop new initiatives, coordinate with advising and student success committees for strategic recruitment initiatives, and serves as liaison with faculty and staff involved with the admissions process.
* Coordinates with admissions office and the college relevant offices (e.g., Women in Engineering, Diversity, Communications, Advising) and student success committees (e.g., outreach, retention, scholarship, first year programs) as well as the Academic and Student Affairs main office to stay well informed about college priorities and initiatives to enable strategic planning of annual recruitment activities.
* Plans and executes the strategic visits and assesses success in the form of an annual report
* Supervises Engineering Ambassadors, including developing and leading recruitment process; training incoming and returning ambassadors; scheduling tours and visits; approving payroll; providing guidance during weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

A bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum 3-4 years experience in admissions, counseling, outreach or advising at a regionally accredited college or university. Student worker experience or volunteer work in college admissions, recruitment, and peer counseling/advising will be considered.

Experience giving oral presentations. Must have valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree. 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. Knowledge of university admissions, financial aid, and travel policies. Ability to work with new technologies to enhance recruitment.

Job Skills Required:

• Attention to detail, writing, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan visits, events, and presentations independently and strategically for prospective students.
• Ability to lift, transport and distribute objects up to 25 pounds.
• Oral presentation/public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of university admissions process.
• Ability to problem solve and research solutions.

Application Process: A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. For full consideration, all applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Individuals interested should apply (including a cover letter addressing relevant professional experience, resume, and three professional references) to the Human Resources online Taleo System http://hr.utk.edu/.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Job
Student Services

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Knoxville

Organization
Academic & Student Affairs

Schedule
Full-time

Campus/Institute Knoxville