Summary
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Undergraduate Recruitment Office at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Student Recruiter II who will assist and support the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment as a key member of the Colleges recruitment team focusing on prospective student correspondence campus visit programs and providing support for LAS departmental initiatives.
Duties include assisting with outreach recruitment and yield activities for prospective undergraduate students (primarily first year); leading on-campus events programming (e.g. Experience Iowa State Admitted Student Day Destination Iowa State). This position is also responsible for appointing training and supervising the LAS Student Ambassadors. The recruitment teams efforts focus on the establishment of a comprehensive recruitment strategy that reflects the vision and strategic plan of the College and will increase the effectiveness of all recruitment programs (international transfer and first year).
The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate verbally virtually and in writing; possess excellent computer skills to organize and manage recruitment and CRM data/communications; and strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will also possess knowledge of student development the ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts and the ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals in roles external to ISU and across campus.
Example of Duties
Participate in and conduct recruitment and yield activities for prospective students to increase the enrollment in the Colleges programs.
Coordinate and host daily visits department visits and Experience Iowa State group visits.
Represent the LAS College at recruitment activities and events effectively include and coordinate college-wide faculty/staff participants when appropriate/needed and manage LAS Student Ambassador participation.
Create and manage appropriate ongoing communications and presentation materials targeting specific prospective student and current student audiences.
Attend regular staff meetings and staff development events; prepare analyze and distribute duty-related reports and information; manage prospective student correspondence; and serve on committees/participate in standing recruitment and admissions meetings as requested.
Create Ambassador training materials and supervise their overall experience.
Serve as a resource to advisors faculty and staff regarding recruitment activities and events.
Participate actively in the activities events and life of the College and the Undergraduate Recruitment Team and other opportunities as assigned or directed.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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