Coordinator of Student Recruitment

About Ozark Campus:
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of industry specific options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate degrees and general education coursework. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark. The campus, which is more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark, Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the north by the Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator of Student Recruitment works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions and is responsible for planning and developing strategies concerning student recruitment and conducting field visitations and campus tours. This position is governed by institution policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Student Recruitment visits high schools, distributes and presents promotional materials, discusses campus information with groups, counselors, students and parents, collects information needed from students to answer inquiries concerning academic offerings and collects pertinent information concerning visits.

The Coordinator will also coordinate, schedule, and conduct tours of buildings and grounds for visiting students, answers questions about campus, and provides brochures relative to campus programs.

This position arranges and conducts workshops, seminars, and conferences and advise students concerning curriculum and career opportunities, assists in determining admission eligibility, and assist with advising, registration, financial aid, and any other duties as assigned.

The Coordinator of Student Recruitment has frequent contact with high school officials, students and university personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the higher education curriculum, degree areas, campus life and activities and student aid programs

Ability to coordinate and conduct field visitations and campus tours

Ability to communicate effectively

Adept at social media and technology

Minimum Requirements:

The formal equivalent of an Associate Degree (60 college hours) or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Student Services/Student Affairs

Strong organizational Skills

Public speaking experience

Customer Service background

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

This position is housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus and frequently travels to are high school and community events.
Occasional travel and work beyond normal hours is required.

What to Submit:

cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references

To be considered for the position of Coordinator of Student Recruitment, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on August 07, 2023, before 6:00 pm central time.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.