CDEP Recruiter
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Job Location:
Fort Valley, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of CDEP Recruiter.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
The CDEP recruiter position is responsible for coordinating and implementing recruitment strategies to attract future students to the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP). This position also supports initiatives that promote the continued growth and advancement of CDEP including alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. The recruiter will help maintain an active alumni contact database and foster relationships that enhance recruitment mentorship and fundraising opportunities and strengthen program visibility. Employment is contingent upon external funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate recruitment activities programs and strategies for CDEP including the pre-college Mathematics Science and Engineering Academy.
- Collaborate with scholarship donors university staff alumni and external partners to identify effective recruitment markets and prospective students.
- Work with the CDEP Director and Assistant Director to develop measurable recruiting objectives including goals related to residential housing.
- Maintain the recruiting database and tracking systems for CDEP students at Fort Valley State University and partner institutions.
- Develop and maintain a current database of CDEP alumni contact information and assist with alumni engagement networking and fundraising activities that support recruitment retention and program sustainability.
- Prepare and submit weekly monthly and other reports as requested.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with high school students principals counselors and alumni.
- Assist with pre-advisement and orientation services as needed.
- Provide professional timely and courteous assistance to internal and external university stakeholders.
- Assist with CDEPs pre-college summer academies
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and sensitive information.
- Support student retention initiatives for current CDEP participants.
- Assist with the development of recruitment materials including video presentations brochures PowerPoint presentations and accurate web-based recruitment content.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or masters degree in education communications marketing business or a related field.
- Experience in student recruitment admissions outreach or higher education programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working with STEM programs student populations or scholarship-based initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain alumni networks or stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrated experience in alumni fundraising activities
- Familiarity with data management systems and recruitment software tools.
- Proven record of successful event coordination and public speaking or presentation skills.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated commitment to public service and ability to work effectively with faculty staff students alumni and community partners.
- Ability to foster a cooperative and inclusive work environment.
- Proficiency in computer applications and database management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
- Flexibility to travel and represent the program professionally at recruitment events and activities.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
- Taleo
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Earned Value Management
- Human Resources
- negotiation
- Recruiting
About Company
Located in the heart of Georgia, FVSU combines the personal attention and family feel of a small, private college with the resources and research found at large public universities.
