Responsible for the development and/or implementation of outreach, admissions activities, and strategies to attract and manage a recruitment territory. Arranges and attends high school and two-year college fairs and makes high school visits as assigned. Works with parents, students, faculty, and staff as needed. May collaborate on the creation of marketing and communication collateral geared toward the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes the university’s academic offerings by managing a recruitment territory consisting of high schools in and out of the state; attends targeted fairs, schedules onsite and offsite visits

2. Responds to student inquiries by working the front desk; responds to assigned work tickets and email inquiries from students

3. Maintains proper knowledge of the services and programs in order to properly counsel and advise potential students seeking admission

4. Assists with the planning, implementation and execution of special promotional activities and events (i.e. on and off campus events or advising, Open House programs)

5. Identifies the appropriate geographical and diversity markets and assess comprehensive enrollment program trends

6. Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to include coordinating training and scheduling

7. Provides admissions and information session coverage on both campuses as needed

8. Advises prospective-students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements

9. Assists prospective students with degree and course selection

10. Assists prospective students with navigating the university’s academic and co-curricular landscape

11. Works with faculty and staff on communication, advisement and academic counseling related to the general admission requirements for the university or college

12. May assist with training front desk student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience

One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $36,175 to $40,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to work with other student populations

Able to utilize a data-driven approach in program decision-making and evaluation

Able to maintain knowledge of proposed legislation, policies, or articulation agreements that may affect undergraduate admissions

Able to work in a fast paced work environment

Able to handle with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Familiar with recruitment-related technology and social media

Must be comfortable and knowledgeable of the travel commitments of a large-scale public university

SKILLS

Strong communication and negotiation skills, including professional writing, and public speaking

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, BANNER, document imaging, student CRM databases, and reporting software)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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