Outreach Coordinator

Title:
Outreach Coordinator

Department:
Albert A. Dorman Honors College

Reports To:
Associate Director of Enrollment Management

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Outreach Coordinator develops all promotional and communication initiatives and assists in the growth of enrollment of the Albert Dorman Honors College. They are responsible for managing marketing and publication efforts, raising the visibility and profile of the College. In coordination with the Dean and Associate Director of Enrollment Management, they participate in recruitment activities- utilizing strong interpersonal skills and organization to effectively engage and yield a diverse population of high-achieving students. The Outreach Coordinator will travel in- and out of state to develop positive partnerships and nurture a pipeline of talent. In partnership with the Dean and Associate Director of Enrollment Management, they will help read and evaluate applications, aiding in the decision making process. The nature of this position requires work outside of normal business hours in the evenings and weekends, regularly.

The Albert Dorman Honors College at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is home to more than 700 Dorman Scholars, engaged in required curricular and co-curricular activities through coursework, service, and experiential learning. It recruits the most academically prepared students nationally, receiving over 4,000 applications a year, and selecting those that are in the top 1 to 2% of all applicants nationally. It is a leader in undergraduate STEM research, with scholars majoring in every discipline offered at NJIT.

Essential Functions:
- Coordinates the timely publication of Honors in Action, all recruitment materials, and publications (print or digital), ensuring it is consistent with the College's brand and strategic initiatives.
- Implement strategies that enhance the visibility and reputation of the Albert Dorman Honors College among target audiences.
- Strategies must drive and support annual enrollment goals, increase awareness and contribute to the overall success of ADHC and its strategic plan.
- Utilize strong public speaking skills to participate in recruitment activities, on-site admissions, fairs, competitions, open houses representing the honors college, regionally and nationally that often take place outside of normal office hours, including evenings and weekends.
- In partnership with the Dean and Associate Director of Enrollment Management, coordinate marketing and mailings to prospective students, families, high schools and county colleges.
- Updates and manages changes to Honors website.
- Supports the College's visibility by updating ADHC social media platforms and developing content when needed.
- Beginning from manuscript, responsible for the creation of publishable, high-quality, finished, edited, proofed and formatted work products, including recruiting mailings, flyers, notices, special events programs, or booklets, using programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing applications.
- In partnership with the Dean and Associate Director of Enrollment Management, read and assess applications, and interview applicants as needed, including those applying to accelerated programs.
- Working with Slate, Banner, and other university enterprise software systems.

Additional Functions:
- Assist in the transfer application process.
- Lead one or more sections of Honors First-Year Seminar.
- Other related duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a university admissions and/or marketing/communications office.
- Evidence of successful work with undergraduate students in a recruiting setting.
- Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with popular online publishing platforms and all social media platforms.
- Willingness to learn new enterprise software systems to achieve the University's and ADHC's strategic goals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar software.
- Must be able and willing to travel locally and nationally.
- Valid driver's license, passport and personal vehicle are required to perform job functions.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with enterprise software platforms, such as Banner and Slate, or other related systems.
- Demonstrated ability to meet reporting deadlines and balance multiple projects.
- Experience with Drupal or other website development platforms.
- Experience with data analysis and analytics reporting.
- Excellent planning, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Experience in marketing and/or recruitment experience to find innovative ways to generate and engage meaningful relationships.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
16

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, names of 3 references, and upload writing samples and if applicable, link to a portfolio, showcasing social media and/or higher education publishing experience. Review of applications will begin on June 3rd.