The Admissions Recruiter & Events Manager shall be primarily responsible for creating, developing, and managing admissions events (both in person and virtual) as part of the recruitment plan to promote positive and effective outcomes. The Admissions Recruiter & Events Manager will also coordinate, and run various admissions visitor events, including open houses, accepted students' days, and educator programs. In addition, this position will be responsible for creating social media engagement activities and postings in conjunction with the Office of Public Affairs. This position will report directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions.Essential Functions:
- Create, develop, and manage admissions events (both in-person and virtual) as part of the recruitment plan, including creating dynamic programs to promote positive and effective outcomes to support admissions recruitment goals.
- Plan and implement a compelling social media strategy in order to increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts, and increase student engagement. Ensuring that consistent branding and messaging are clearly articulated externally to achieve strategic goals.
- Review and assess the admissions events programs including logistics, facilities, and the guest experience to make recommendations and modifications, as necessary.
- Manage the flow of information in and out of the service area; including regular communications and collaboration with other enrollment service departments and academic departments.
- Coordinate all work schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet the cycle of demand; including collaborating with other supervisors in the unit to share projects based on the priority of projects and level of need.
- Provide input and feedback to the Assistant Director of Admissions in the development of recruitment publications as needed, especially as it relates to best practices around the campus visit experience.
- Collaborate with other enrollment service departments and provide leadership to support a positive customer service orientation.
- Counsel and advise Admissions staff regarding campus visits, admission, enrollment services, and university policies, using a high level of independent judgment.
- Supervise and manage student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development.
- The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to engage current students, faculty, alumni, and parents in the recruitment and enrollment of all new students.
- Practical with the ability to artfully approach all elements of the recruitment funnel.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with all University constituents including Board of Trustees, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and administrative colleagues.
- Demonstrated history of supporting staff and student development and advocacy.
- Personal strengths include approachability, accessibility, energy, motivation, resourcefulness, and good humor.
- Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
- Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
- Knowledge of Slate, Power Campus, and Jenzabar, preferred.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree with 1 to 3 years directly related to the duties related to sales, branding, and specified.
- Master's degree and experience in higher education preferred.
- Experience in higher education, and one year of professional full-time experience in student recruitment, admissions, or related field.
- flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Criminal background check.
- MVR Screening (Motor Vehicle Records)
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation are required.
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered.