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University of the Incarnate Word · 4 hours ago

Recruiter (Admissions-Higher Education)

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$43K/yr - $43K/yr

2+ years exp

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes diverse backgrounds. The Recruiter is responsible for recruitment and admissions counseling functions for all academic programs at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, attending recruitment events and building relationships with various stakeholders.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Recruit students to UIWSOM programs to include:

Assist and support the Director in planning and executing the recruitment strategy; participate in meetings to discuss strategies for meeting recruitment goals

Help disseminate university information on programs, cycles, admissions requirements, and other related issues as needed to meet goals

Regularly travel to assigned areas within the United States to recruit prospective students and build relationships with health professions advisors (average of 40%-75% during specific times of the year)

With guidance of the Director, manage admissions recruiting territory as assigned to include tracking new recruitment opportunities within the assigned regions; maintain written and verbal correspondence with event organizers

Identify and develop partnerships, recruitment opportunities, and organizations within community colleges and university groups with whom to promote UIWSOM

Build and maintain strong relationships with pipeline universities, high schools, professors, clubs/organizations, candidates, and advisors

Respond to admissions inquiries in a timely and personalized manner; track students and partner communications and enrollment results in an accurate and timely manner in CRM AMP

Regularly counsels candidates during application preparation and throughout the admissions process; continues communication with prospective students including review of academic eligibility and routinely has difficult conversations with candidates who do not meet admissions criteria

Assist in the planning and execution of programs, including summer discovery programs, direct admission, and other medical school preparation programs

Represent UIWSOM and its programs to prospective students; present group presentations, speaking engagements, such as admission counselor panels, and workshops at university fairs and consortiums

Assist in the coordination of interview days and provide direction to candidates

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions and Associate Dean, markets all academic programs within UIWSOM using electronic media and web-based initiatives (i.e., web pages, e-marketing, applicant e-newsletter, social media, and podcasting) and maintains detailed records on click rates and other analytics to measure effectiveness

Upon approval from the Director or Assistant Dean, maintain all social media sites with daily posts and appropriate content; develop and execute the department’s social media annual plan

Support the university and AMP phone/texting platforms and create monthly podcasts and daily/weekly graphics for all recruitment events

Assist the Assistant Dean and Director in the maintenance and development of UIWSOM Admissions web pages and independently update the site in coordination with the Office of Digital Strategy and Marketing to ensure correct data is posted

Assist the Director and Assistant Dean with the creation, review, and update of marketing and admissions materials to include print materials (i.e., brochures, information packets, flyers, view books, giveaways, etc.) using creative software, such as Canva, and collaborate with multiple vendors

Assist with the coordination of professional photoshoots on and off campus

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Recruitment experienceSocial media skillsCommunication skillsData analysisMarketing materials creationTeamworkTime managementInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Two (2) years of related professional work experience in recruitment for higher education admissions or other relevant areas such as counseling, marketing, communications, or business. Note that relevant experience outside of higher education will be considered

Must have a valid current driver's license, REAL ID compliant as required for airline travel and the ability to be insured through UIW's vehicle insurance carrier

Must be at least 21 years of age

Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal

Excellent social media skills including content curation, creativity, and data analysis

Knowledge of current trends in the use of social media to recruit, with an emphasis on the use of electronic media, social networking, and web-based marketing

Strong editing skills to ensure all marketing materials meet the highest standards

Strong ability to work with confidential material with attention to detail

Strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively work independently and in a team-based environment

Strong time management, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to confidently travel independently for extended periods, often in the evening or early morning, depending on travel requirements

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Employees shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA