Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership has an outstanding opportunity for an Outreach and Recruitment Specialist.

About this Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Academic Services Director the Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will recruit for undergraduate and graduate students into the three majors and promote the school through marketing strategies multimedia platforms and the website. This person will interact on a regular basis with the school staff and faculty participate in strategic communications for the school and plan and conduct prospective student events and activities.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach and Recruitment (50%):

• Develop coordinate and evaluate an annual recruitment plan for outreach activities targeted recruitment and other recruitment/retention related areas.
• Plan and participate in outreach events which will result in successful recruitment of students into the graduate program and both undergraduate programs.
• Network develop and maintain effective working relationships with key staff and faculty with community college partners advisory council local high schools clinical faculty alumni and with health care organizations.
• Focus efforts to recruit and retain students from all populations including those historically underrepresented in nursing and healthcare leadership.
• Ethically counsel prospective students families and counselors about the admissions policies and procedures and provide information about educational opportunities within the department.
• Develop relationships with UWT staff who work with special populations I.e. international students TRiO Running Start diversity services veterans etc.

Marketing (40%):

• Update and maintain content and structure of the schools website.
• Work with faculty staff and students to create content for print and digital media such as flyers packets social media podcasts and electronic newsletters.
• Utilize and monitor UW and UWT brand guidelines and applications of those in print and digital media.
• Work with UWTs Office of Advancement Marketing & Communications to represent the school in broader marketing and communication strategies development.

Other (10%):

• Maintain and coordinate alumni and post-graduation data in collaboration with UWT alumni relations team.
• Perform other related duties and assist with events and special projects as assigned to support the mission and strategic initiatives of the school.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelors degree in Communications Business Marketing or other related field and at least 3 years of experience in marketing communications content management.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment activities.
• Experience working with students in an academic setting.
• Experience creating marketing strategies that includes social digital and print media.
• Experience using MS Office products including MS Access with a history of easily adapting to new technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with graphic design content creation website design and developing marketing materials.
• Ability to set priorities take initiative problem-solve and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative effective and professional working relationships.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Proficiency in making presentations to a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to support the mission of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience recruiting in a college or university setting.
• Working knowledge of nursing health sciences disciplines and/or healthcare workforce.
• Working knowledge of UW and UW Tacoma.
• Familiarity with Drupal 8 content management system.

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with 1 teleworking day per week exclusive of scheduled outreach and recruitment activities/events.
• The person in this position may be required to work outside of regular business hours (evenings or weekends) to attend school-related events and meetings.
• Ability to travel for events within Washington State.

Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter.

Your cover letter should outline your interest in the position highlight relevant experience or qualifications and explain how you would add value to the team or organization. It must be specific to this role.

About the Team

The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership at UW Tacoma offers three degree programs a Master of Nursing Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership. For information about these programs see our website.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.