What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment (Regional Recruiter) position at Appalachian State University?
The Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment will recruit, advise, and enroll prospective transfer & online students in defined territories to meet the University?s strategic enrollment goals through extensive outreach and relationship-building activities.This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy; a regional position based in Raleigh with territories throughout the eastern part of North Carolina. It is expected that travel to the main campus (Boone, NC) will occur for monthly staff meetings, large transfer recruitment events, and university events.Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:Serve as a territory manager for Appalachian?s transfer and online student recruitment efforts.Plan and execute all recruiting operations necessary to meet recruitment and enrollment goals within an assigned geo-market. Develop a strategic recruitment plan for the assigned geo-markets.Advise prospective students regarding coursework at their current institution per the Baccalaureate Degree Plans and Credit Equivalency Database.Travel to college fairs, college nights, and other programs in this region to recruit prospective transfer and online students. Host Lunch & Learns, conduct advising appointments, and develop other recruiting efforts in territory.Offer virtual opportunities such as Transfer Webinars and 1-on-1 chats.Strengthen ties with community college counselors/advisors and other key influences in the recruitment process within the assigned geo-market.Promote Aspire Appalachian on partner institution campuses within territory, serve as Appalachian point of contact, present in ACA 122 classes, and meet the prescribed Appalachian responsibilities of the signed agreement.Conduct extensive outreach and relationship/conversation-building activities (via in-person communication, phone, texting, email, written correspondence, and social media) to prospective students, applicants, and admitted and confirmed transfer students.Assist students (and families) in any way possible as they move through the recruitment cycle.Set up department visits with academic departments for prospective students to learn more about their intended majors.Provide admission decision recommendations for selected applicants from assigned territory.Present recruitment and transitional information at ACA classes, Open House, and other venues.Work with other members of the transfer recruitment team on event planning, digital engagement, and other initiatives to meet recruitment goals.Support Enrollment Management by working events like Commencement, etc.Complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree required.Ability to collaborate and form relationships.Effective communicator.Willing to work select evenings and weekends as necessary.
Position Number:
091971
Posting Date:
03/15/2022
Closing Date:
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded:
