Employee must be a naturally persuasive, creative problem solver who thrives in an upbeat environment with non-standard and varied working hours. A self-motivated, enthusiastic, goal-oriented individual with superior presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills and will have demonstrated ability to follow direction, problem solve, manage multiple priorities and meet goals. This is a sales-like admissions and prospect management approach to a designated recruitment territory in an environment where recruiters are responsible for reaching enrollment and net revenue goals assigned to them. Daily responsibilities include communication with a large number of prospective students through heavy phone outreach. Personal e-mails, notes, individual appointments, and group presentations are also expected. This position will involve the planning of prospective student recruitment activities, extensive outreach and travel. Fluency in Spanish language desired.
ROUTINE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily responsibilities include communication with a large number of prospective students through heavy phone outreach. Personal e-mails, notes, individual appointments, and group presentations are also expected. This position will involve the planning of prospective student recruitment activities, extensive outreach and travel.
- Includes evening and weekend work, extensive phone use and telemarketing, travel, and directive counseling for individuals and groups.
- Must become knowledgeable about all aspects of Stetson University including academic programs, campus events and activities, orientation, athletics, housing, financial aid, billing, college policy, and important dates.
- Through heavy use of outgoing contacts via phone, email, IM, etc., the recruiter cultivates, engages, grades, persuades and closes prospective students. Always qualifies conversation and generates next steps (application, enrollment deposit, FAFSA, housing application, registration, etc.).
- Determine the best next contact for each of the hot prospects in the territory. This involves regular use of the arsenal, which comprises both printed and web information collected for this purpose and members of the campus community - i.e., faculty, alumni, current students, coaches and parents of current students.
- Leads group information sessions and also meets one-on-one with parents and prospective students to provide information and assist in the application process; gives campus tours.
- After receipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptance and award of scholarships.
- Reviews files for acceptance and presents admission recommendation to admissions committee. Reviews files for scholarship.
- Makes financial aid packaging/depth sounding calls.
- Researches, plans and executes fall and spring travel for recruitment, by evaluating previous years' productivity; coordinates travel plans with college and guidance counselors; meets with prospective students at educational fairs to inform them about the college, i.e. application process, scholarships, financial aid, majors, campus activities and on-campus housing.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni, guidance counselors and other constituents in the territory to assist with the recruitment process and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Required Skills
- Employee must be a naturally persuasive, creative problem solver who thrives in an upbeat environment with non-standard and varied working hours.
- A self-motivated, enthusiastic, goal-oriented individual with superior presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills and will have demonstrated ability to follow direction, problem solve, manage multiple priorities and meet goals. This is a sales-like admissions and prospect management approach to a designated recruitment territory in an environment where recruiters are responsible for reaching enrollment and net revenue goals assigned to them
- Fluency in Spanish language desired
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required (education and/or experience)
- Experience in recruitment, marketing, retail, and other business-like environments is preferred
Salary Grade: 3