Western Carolina University Hiring for Education Recruiter – # at Cullowhee, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

SHRA1363P

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/25932

Classification Title:

Student Services Specialist

Competency Level:

Journey

Working Title:

Education Recruiter – #002151

Department:

Suite 201

About WCU:

Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 “America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Forbes has also ranked Western Carolina University in the Top 100 of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The job of the Education Recruiter is to recruit students for teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will perform the full cycle of recruiting activities including but not limited to, sourcing and screening applicants, managing recruitment events and activities, maintaining recruiting data systems, and reporting on recruitment progress. The ultimate goal of the position is to recruit quality candidates from diverse populations, both in-state and out-of-state, for the purpose of providing the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP), and its partners, with a highly qualified pool of excellent candidates in teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will report to the Director of Student Success.

The Education Recruiter will:

• Recruit students from across the state of North Carolina and regional southern states on an ongoing basis.
• Effectively manage the recruitment of prospective students from inquiry stage through matriculation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with applicants and answer follow-up questions.
• Facilitate the development of and collaborate with programs for the purpose of increasing and supporting the candidate pool of teacher applicants.
• Work directly with appropriate personnel at high schools and community colleges to increase the numbers of applicants to our program and to attract diverse individuals to the field of education.
• Build a partnership with the undergraduate and graduate admissions offices for mutual support and coordination in recruiting students to education programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Teacher and Professional Education for the purpose of developing and implementing a recruitment plan for teacher and professional education programs new teachers.
• Attend meetings with campus stakeholders for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Attend recruitment events, both in-state and out-of-state, by colleges and universities for the purpose of recruiting teachers and professional educators. Evening and weekend hours and travel as needed.
• Collaborate with pipeline programs, especially regional community colleges, for the purpose of increasing and supporting the candidate pool of teacher applicants.
• Collect/analyze data for the purpose of preparing reports on recruitment progress.
• Design and facilitate presentations for students, parents, businesses, the general public, and other groups for the purpose of disseminating information about recruitment for teacher and professional education.
• Build healthy relationships with students, parents, WCU colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize, organize, schedule, and coordinate a variety of activities, projects, and events throughout the year, including summer.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting the mission and goals of the CEAP.
• Consistently meet deadlines for assigned tasks and projects while completing quality work.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as being highly organized with attention to detail.
• Remain positive, flexible, and professional.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility and a team approach to the job.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position:

The Education Recruiter will have knowledge of

• Recruitment best practices, strategies, procedures, and marketing techniques.
• Teacher and professional education programs offered at WCU
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) teacher credentialing and licensure procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$45,000

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Months per Year:

12

Salary Band Range:

$28,713 – $77,112

Salary Grade:

For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 67

Open Date:

11/14/2023

Close Date:

11/30/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

Effective October 1, 2015 all new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE:

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].

University Safety:

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.