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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Regional Admissions Specialist in LOGAN, Utah
Regional Admissions Specialist
Requisition ID: 2024-8159
of Openings: 3
Location: Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Executive Vice President Department: Admissions Pathways and Operations Advertised Salary: $15 per hour with communication allowance and travel reimbursement
Overview The Utah State University Admissions Office seeks energetic student-oriented individuals to join our Recruitment Team. Regional Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, counselors, USU departments, and other constituents.
Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring/identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships among all USU campuses and colleges. The candidate must be a self-starter, work well both independently and in a team.
This is a part-time (maximum of 29 hours/week) position and allows for flexibility in the work schedule. We are looking for regional admissions specialists located in the following area(s):
- California
- Oregon
- Texas
- St. George/Cedar City, Utah This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities Territory Management
- Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, USU community members, alumni, and other constituents.
- Provide prospective students with information about Utah State University, assist them through the admissions and scholarship application process, and facilitate their enrollment.
- Create a vision, identify potential growth areas, set goals, and track progress for assigned territory. Accountable for lead generation and conversion into enrollment.
- Work with high school counselors and administrators to facilitate students' college planning, admission, and enrollment.
Collaborate with USU community members (departments, faculty, staff, alumni) to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment. Recruitment Event Involvement
Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Junior College Visits, High School College Fairs).
Participate in out-of-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, Receptions, Counselor Conferences) Recruitment Team Membership
Engage with the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and others to advance the organizational and university mission and vision.
- Identify and implement existing and new recruitment programs and initiatives.
- Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, recruitment training).
- Identify and participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences).
- Support team members in their roles and responsibilities.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of related experience; OR an associate degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree OR an equivalent... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any oth er status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).