Student Recruiter

Student Recruiter

Student Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Flexible Sunday-Saturday 40hr/wk

Summary/Objective of Position:

Establishes and administers events for targeting, recruitment, and retention of students in graduate or undergraduate programs. Develops and distributes marketing materials for Dine College. Visit schools and events to present to groups or individuals to promote Dine college and increase enrollment. Work with other members of the recruitment/marketing team, faculty, and others to design and deliver high-touch, face-to-face experiences for prospective students.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develops, implements, and assess recruitment strategies in consultation with the Student Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator to attract and enroll prospective students. Incorporates current college-wide marketing objectives and messaging into recruitment plans.
2. Prepares and delivers presentations to potential students in the community, at local businesses, flea markets, high schools, and on campus that results in obtaining follow-up contact information.
3. Participates in external community events that builds rapport and has the potential to result in student enrollments.
4. Plans, organizes and conducts on-campus recruitment events including on-site registration, group tours, open houses and personalized information sessions that generate student enrollment leads and application completions.
5. Develops, organizes and maintains electronic records on every recruitment effort made, tracks yield rates for each event, and shares results quarterly with supervisor.
6. Steward prospective students through the inquiry funnel into the admissions process. Identify and evaluate prospective students' goals and coach them in career options and Dine College program pathways. Connect students to related program faculty when relationship will promote enrollment.
7. Work collaboratively with the other Student Recruiter, College Orientation Specialist, and Transfer Specialist to design, implement, and execute robust, innovative, institution specific recruiting strategies to attract and enroll students.
8. Remain in constant contact with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, texting, social media sites and video/virtual chat that builds personalized relationships with prospective students and relevant networks.
9. Has a strong understanding of the financial aid process, promotes FAFSA completion and application for academic scholarships. Stays current with ever changing criteria and funding opportunities as well as residency requirements to assist students through the admissions process.
10. Regularly collaborate with second student recruiter as well as other Dine College staff and departments to ensure a streamlined recruitment and admissions process while meet prospective student needs.
11. Ensures that Dine College student recruitment publications are kept up to date and in adequate stock for recruitment efforts made by Dine College faculty and staff and recruiters.
12. Makes recommendations for purchase of Dine College promotional items. Manages ordering, distribution, inventory and storage of items for student recruitment.
13. Keeps a current, accessible electronic calendar that contains scheduled site visits and events. Regularly updates electronic calendar with new updates.
14. Produces and submits a student recruitment goals and visitation plan for each Dine College semester to Director of Student Enrollment & Access. Maintains a student enrollment count document to track progress and inform future planning.
15. Works with Social Media & Events Specialist to coordinate social media posts that support student recruitment and assists with production of graphics as needed.
16. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings. Provide useful insight into attracting student enrollments. Also attend monthly recruitment meetings and work in tandem with high school recruitment efforts to ensure a cohesive Dine College message across all college-wide recruitment efforts.
17. Produces and submits a student recruitment monthly report for each calendar month to Student Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator. Maintains electronic record of all events, student contact information, and student surveys.
18. Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between Dine College and local school systems throughout the state.
19. Frequently travels between multiple campuses and locations and works irregular hours and days, and potential weekends.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

A Bachelor Degree required. Must have a minimum of 1 year work experience in student recruitment & Outreach

Knowledge:

Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, students, and the public.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Independent decision making and problem-solving abilities
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Promote Student Diversity, Inclusion, and equity

Skills:

Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Time Management skills - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Must be highly organized and able to work independently. Public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to contribute positively to a team-oriented environment. Work flexible schedule, Work with a diverse group or population

Abilities:

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

Work is typically done in an Office work environment. Must be able to live in the dorm and be available as needed for the program.

Other Requirement(s):

Valid State Driver's License. Ability to Speak Navajo is a plus.