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The University of Texas at Arlington Academic Recruiter in Arlington, Texas
Academic Recruiter
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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S05919P
Position Title Academic Recruiter
Department Science
Location Arlington
Job Family Student Success
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
- May require occasional travel, evening and weekend hours.
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
The Academic Recruiter will report to the Director of Student Success and Recruitment and play a critical role in increasing enrollment in the College of Science (COS) undergraduate programs. The recruiter will develop and implement strategies to attract and matriculate students, in line with the goals set by the College of Science and UTA Enrollment Management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment plans for the College of Science in collaboration with the Director of Student Success and Recruitment and UTA Enrollment Management. Identify and leverage new marketing, recruitment, and retention strategies to increase student enrollment.
Outreach & Engagement: Represent the College of Science at recruitment events, including information sessions, forums, open houses, special events, receptions, and orientations. Conduct strategic communication with prospective students via phone, online chats, social media, email, and traditional correspondence. Organize and execute events designed to increase student matriculation, such as receptions, forums, college fairs, and admitted student days.
Collaboration & Liaison: Work closely with COS Academic Units and University Communications to support the production and distribution of marketing materials (brochures, flyers, viewbooks, social media, and web-based content). Serve as the liaison between the College of Science, UTA Admissions and Recruitment, UTA University Advising and Engagement Center, and Office of Orientation assisting prospective students during the application and matriculation cycle as needed. Coordinate with the UTA Welcome Center for academic tour programming and presentations.
Creative & Content Development: Suggest and evaluate creative graphic solutions, including posters, brochures, flyers, newsletters, giveaways, invitations, and websites. Develop communication materials and marketing pieces to support current and future program initiatives.
Event & Program Management :Lead the College of Science Welcome session at new student orientations, including Maventure. Oversee academic programming for events like Maverick Family and Friends Weekend, in collaboration with the Parent and Family Services office. Assist with student activity events such as Welcome Back Bash, Midterm Unwind Your Mind, Maverick Stampede, Science Week, Women in Science, and COS Speaker Series.
Program Development & Support: Hire, train, and manage the COS Outreach Ambassador program. Participate in university-wide committees related to outreach and orientation. Assist with special projects and assignments as required by the Director and the COS Dean’s Office Administration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of (2) two years of experience in university recruitment, student affairs and a proven record of achieving recruitment goals or seven (7) yeas of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in higher education recruitment.
Persuasive skills in marketing and recruitment, with a solid understanding of industry best practices.
Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience in managing Student Ambassador programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, and writing abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and constituencies.
Experience with graphic design and content management for websites. Proficiency with technology such as CRMs and social media platforms (e.g., SLATE, Emma, Hub Spot, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*What is the highest form of education you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
High School Diploma
Associate's degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
*How many years of student recruitment do you have?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
*How many years of experience do you have in using a Customer Relationship management (CRM) such as Slate, HubSpot or other type of similar database management platform?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
*What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
No skills/Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
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