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Admissions Recruiter, Geer College Of The Arts

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Job Title: Admissions Recruiter, Geer College Of The Arts

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 289673

About Us

Kennesaw State University is a large public institution offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. We are part of the University System of Georgia and are committed to values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We invite talented people to join KSU in our mission to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity.

Location

Primary Location for Job Responsibilities: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development and implementation of outreach, admissions activities, and strategies to attract and manage a recruitment territory. Initiates recruitment trips with and on behalf of the College of the Arts for high school admissions visits. Arranges and attends high school and collegiate fairs. Works with parents, students, faculty, and staff as needed. Assists with hosting information sessions and other recruitment activities for prospective students. May collaborate on the creation of marketing and communication collateral geared toward the assigned territory. Tracks and reviews documentation to complete the file for an admissions decision.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the university's academic offerings by managing a recruitment territory consisting of high schools in and out of the state, attends targeted fairs, schedules onsite and offsite visits
• Identifies the appropriate geographical and diversity markets and assesses comprehensive enrollment program trends
• Spearheads communication with prospective applicants directing applicants to complete application files for acceptance or rejection decisions and follows up to convert accepted applicants to enrolled students
• Monitors, tracks, and reports the enrollment growth (quantity and quality) of the program through enrollment and performance-based metrics and communicates to department leadership per established guidelines and schedule
• Projects enrollment trends in growth and declines in program areas to specific degrees and instruments
• Analyzes and reports admissions and enrollment data to department leadership
• Creates innovative strategies to drive and increase enrollment numbers based on data-driven reports on activities, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the program
• Serves as a liaison to various campus departments, including coordinating training and scheduling
• Provides admissions and information session coverage on both campuses as needed
• Advises prospective students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements
• Assists prospective students with navigating the university's academic and co-curricular landscape
• Strategizes with faculty and staff on communication related to the general admission requirements for the university and/or college
• Develops the planning, implementation, and execution of special promotional activities and events, including auditions, Open House programs, and recruitment activities

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience: One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience: Previous experience in higher education; Previous experience in the arts

Proposed Salary & Benefits

The salary range for the role starts at $45,900 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

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Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Able to work in a fast-paced environment; travel as required for recruitment trips; maintain knowledge of policies that may affect undergraduate admissions; work with diverse student populations; use data-driven decision making; manage multiple tasks with deadlines.

Knowledge: Maintains proper knowledge of services and programs to counsel potential students seeking admissions.

Skills: Strong communication and negotiation, professional writing, public speaking; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Banner, CRM databases, data reporting; recruitment-related technology and social media usage;

Other: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, time management, project management, and presentation skills; strong customer service and email/phone etiquette.

Equal Opportunity & Other Information

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other information: This is not a supervisory position; may require travel up to 50%74%; background check required per USG policy; final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal history; references required.

Job Posting Details

Location: Atlanta, GA; Salary: $47,000.00-$56,000.00; Posted: 6 days ago.

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