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Department College of Education (KED)

Position Title Coordinator-Stud Outrch & Retn

Job Title Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

The College of Education is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator is an integral member of the College of Education’s Advising and Success Center, responsible for assisting in the development and coordination of undergraduate student recruitment from initial contact through matriculation (yield) and community and alumni outreach. This position, in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Student Success, the Advising and Success Team and other college partners, actively engages in long-term strategic enrollment planning that includes quality, quantity, and diversity of new undergraduate student enrollment profiles. The Coordinator acts as a liaison with university and college partners such as Undergraduate Admissions, Ecampus, University Relations and Marketing, and others in developing and articulating market-based and market-responsive approaches to the recruitment of new students. This position serves as a first point of contact for prospective undergraduate students and community partners, such as alumni, community college staff, school district contacts, and community organizations.

This position is based in Corvallis with expected travel to other areas in Oregon for recruitment activities, such as partner community colleges, high schools, and community organizations. The Coordinator fosters equity, inclusion, and inclusive excellence through responsibilities to this position with a prioritized focus on the recruitment of underrepresented students. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Student Success.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

60% Recruitment Coordination

• Serve as a central point of contact for prospective undergraduate students throughout the recruitment funnel (inquiry to matriculation).

• Answer questions for prospective student families on CoED program and the transition process, as allowable by FERPA privacy laws.

• Work with college and external constituents to develop, implement, and assess annual recruitment strategic plan, including a recruitment event calendar, communication plans, external partner outreach, and targeted outreach to underrepresented student populations.

• Coordinate OSU recruitment events and open house programs, such as Beaver Open House, Orange and Black Days, class visits, etc., in collaboration with Advising and Success Team.

• Build and increase Oregon high school and community college partnerships and events for the purpose of encouraging admission and enrollment in College of Education degree programs.

• Use university student information systems (e.g. Banner, Slate, etc.) to engage with prospective students, track student contacts, and improve yield rates (admitted students who continue to matriculation).

• Recommend and establish sound cross-cultural, and inclusive recruitment strategies.

• Collect data on recruitment activities and outcomes for program improvement and annual reporting.

• Engage with College and University faculty and administration, as well as community partners, to develop strategies for creating a more diverse pipeline of educator candidates and increase enrollment and program completion for educator candidates from historically marginalized groups and educator candidates in state-designated high-needs areas.

• Assess current undergraduate student recruitment practices nationally, incorporating the latest research, techniques, innovation, including recommendations for increased success in areas such as equity, inclusion and diversity.

• Work with advising staff to develop prospective student tools, resources, and events, such as transfer guides, degree maps, info sessions, etc.

• Coordinate and assign work to college peer ambassadors to assist with recruitment activities.

20% Outreach and Communication Coordination

• Serve as primary liaison with college marketing and communications team regarding the design and development of physical and electronic recruitment tools and assets, such as social media and website content, multilingual marketing materials, promotional items, website design and content, etc., and ensure inclusivity for diverse audiences.

• Act as liaison with Ecampus and other campus partners on communication plans and materials.

• Engage in external outreach to K12 schools, youth programs, higher education institutions, non-profits, and other external entities to develop recruitment pathways and experiential learning opportunities.

• Conduct outreach to college alumni to build connections with students and campus partners.

• Develop and sustain partnerships with OSU advisors and faculty to develop streamlined processes for prospective students, with particular emphasis on supporting students from underrepresented communities.

• Conduct outreach to college alumni and manage College of Education Alumni Connections page to build connections among alumni and current students.

15% Matriculation/Yield Support

• Assist with New Student Onboarding events and initiatives to engage prospective students and their families in their transition to OSU .

• Co-lead peer mentoring program and student engagement events for new students.

• Work with college leadership on implementing strategic practices to increase undergraduate and graduate yield rates (admitted students who continue to matriculation).

5% Professional Development and Service

• Serve as the College of Education representative on the College Recruitment/Campus Engagement Committee with Admissions and the Welcome Center.

• Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to improve individual, college, and university recruitment practices.

• Participate in professional development opportunities focused on the College of Education commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion and social justice and improving the student experience for teacher candidates.

• Represent the college on university advising committees as needed/directed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Services/Development, Psychology, or relevant field from an accredited institution.

• At least 2 years of full-time professional experience in college-level student marketing, recruitment, and/or admissions or minimum 3 years related experience in admissions, financial aid, housing, college outreach, or college ambassador position that involves regular, frequent and direct work with prospective high school and/or transfer students and their families.

• Experience working with diverse communities, such as students of color, LGBTQ students, English Language Learners, first generation students, students from rural communities, international students, students with high financial need, and other underrepresented student populations.

• Demonstrable evidence of actively promoting and enhancing an equitable, inclusive, diverse, and socially just organizational environments.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Demonstrable success coordinating efforts in college-level recruitment, admissions, marketing, strategic planning or a related field and ability to analyze data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities.

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with ability to take initiative in organizing programs, planning events, and preparing promotional materials.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office software, customer relationship management ( CRM ) software or other relevant tools, with the ability to learn new technology and computer systems for supporting students.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Services, Academic Advising, or related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience in teacher education and/or previous K-12 teaching experience.

• Experience working in higher education in advising or student success roles.

• Experience with student information systems and degree auditing systems, such as Banner and Degree Works.

• Previous experience recruiting diverse students and/or bilingual Spanish/English speaking students.

• Bilingual or multilingual, particularly in Spanish.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Domestic travel for the purposes of marketing and recruitment will be required both within and outside Oregon to schools, fairs, professional conferences, etc.

Remote work may be considered and established via OSU’s Remote Working Agreement as agreed on between the employee and supervisor.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $61,100 - $67,500

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/150042

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08891UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 03/05/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 04/05/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Niki Weight

niki.weight@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/165419

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.