Regional Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Recruitment

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks enthusiastic candidates who are interested in representing the University of Arizona and the division of Enrollment Management. The Regional Coordinator of Mid-Atlantic Recruitment is responsible for the development and oversight for all Mid-Atlantic-based recruitment efforts at an exciting time for the university. With new leadership and a new vision for the institution, the excitement and enthusiasm for the Wildcat experience is palpable, and these critical roles serve as the entry point for prospective students to discover Arizona and the Wildcat community.

The Regional Coordinator of Mid-Atlantic Recruitment manages all recruiting aspects of their assigned travel territory (including extensive travel year-round with peak times in the fall and spring) and is responsible for the administrative functions related to their role and proper expenditure of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel. The Regional Coordinator of Mid-Atlantic Recruitment is an effective communicator and creative problem solver, initiating proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming Wildcats.

This position interprets admissions policies, academic policies and requirements, and student service policies and procedures, and effectively communicates these along with the Arizona story to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, community college administrators, advisors, community-based organizations and other faculty and staff. This position will also review applicants and determine whether an applicant is academically prepared to succeed at the University of Arizona. They will use training and sound judgment to read, review and evaluate prospective students for admission to the University of Arizona.

This position will work out of a home office and will have a schedule outside of the traditional Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position is a regional position for the recruitment team and must be based out of Maryland, Northern Virginia or Washington D.C. and prepared to travel frequently to surrounding areas and other out of state territories as needed. This position is eligible for a geographic stipend, which will be paid in addition to the base salary. Come join this exciting team!

Travel
and Territory Management

* Serve as a primary resource for prospective students and families to
support the recruitment, application process, and enrollment to the
University
* Plan,
organize and attend various recruitment and yield events for the University
that occur in the day, evening, and on weekends
* Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and
transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned
territory
*
Responsible for managing a budget for the assigned territory, including
purchasing travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports
*
Assist other regional admission staff as needed with recruitment
events/programs, including support as needed outside of the assigned
territory (with potential for limited international travel)
*
Frequent travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings and events
*
Effectively communicate the value of an Arizona education through
conversation, presentation, at college fairs, and in written communication
*
Responsible for providing initial financial aid and scholarship guidance
* Support students to complete their applications by submitting materials and
required documents within the assigned territory, being mindful of key dates
and deadlines
*
Oversee the management of assigned territory market to establish benchmarks
to reach overall recruitment goals
*
Utilize technology and social media resources to effectively market and
communicate to audiences

Application
Review

* Read,
evaluate and recommend admissions decisions via a holistic application review
model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as
assigned
*
Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application
process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships
*
Utilize training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each
student's full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and
learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to
the University of Arizona
*
Participate in committee review and shared decision-making
*
Utilize Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent
and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and
enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership

Relationship
Building

*
Counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid,
academic programs and student life at the University of Arizona
*
Maintain professional affiliations including local, regional, and national
affiliates as it correlates with the scope of your enrollment goals
* This
role involves a high level of communication via SMS text, email, phone
correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required
*
Accurately record engagement, interactions, and work, successfully navigating
multiple university systems of record and client relation management systems
*
Develop and grow partnerships with community college advisors and other
community college campus partners
*
Communicate and coordinate with college counselors and advisors to nurture
relationships and establish rapport

Strategic
Recruitment

*
Research, design and implement strategic recruitment activities in
collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership
*
Administer and assist in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs,
projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective
students
*
Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and
interventions in recruitment and enrollment work
* Stay
on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics
*
Liaise with internal campus partners and external stakeholders to support
university objectives
*
Represent the university at professional conferences and related events

Physical
and Environmental Requirements

* Must
be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities

General
familiarity of the Technolutions Slate CRM
Skill
for helping students in a higher education setting
Strong
oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation
skills
Ability
to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job
responsibilities
Ability
to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines
Ability
to maintain a high levels of customer service, and meet students where they
are
Excellent
time management and organizational skills
Skill
in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and
families
Ability
to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA
regulations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning
  attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or
  equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and be able to travel statewide using all modes of transportation.
• This position requires limited international travel. Must have a valid passport.
• Must live or relocate to live in
  either Maryland, Northern Virginia or the Washington D.C. metro area.

• Higher education experience
  
• Master's degree