Recruiter

Summary:
The Recruiter is a lead-generator responsible for recruiting qualified students for all Stevenson University Online (SUO) degree and certificate programs. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a sales mindset, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and attending a robust calendar of recruitment events, fairs, and other related activities to generate student leads for the SUO enrollment counselors; maintaining professional relationships that support the generation of students leads; and sustaining business partnerships that support enrollment. The Recruiter tracks and collects relevant data and compiles regular and ad hoc reports as assigned. The Recruiter works as a member of the team to support overall SUO operations and supports initiatives as requested.
Department: Stevenson University Online: Admissions
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree required plus three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in higher education admissions preferred.Valid drivers license with good driving record; must be insurable.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Ability to maintain business to business relationships with both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including corporate entities, businesses, military and government agencies, and community colleges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word, and ability to learn and use other software platforms that support SUO operations (e.g., Slate).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; must be able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to design and prepare statistical reports to demonstrate effectiveness of lead-generating activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to organize offsite events and enter leads for prospective students in the CRM system.
• Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of all available SUO degree and certificate programs.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, nationally and overnight.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis to determine yield and future trends.
• Ability to learn and maintain a current knowledge of application requirements and admission criteria for all SUO degree programs and certificates.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond directly to questions asked by students and the general public in a group setting and on a one-to-one basis.
• Math aptitude is required to calculate mathematical problems such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, self-starter, high activity sales professional capable of effective lead generation and follow-up.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and report information.
• Ability to effectively develop and provide sales presentations to corporate executives.

Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting standing, walking; talking; hearing; keyboarding and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Ability to drive.
Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with Deans and Academic Program Administrators to learn information necessary to the recruit students for their individual programs and to identify and develop new partnerships and recruiting opportunities.
• Maintain professional relationships and partnerships with both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including corporate entities, businesses, military and government agencies, and community colleges in support of SUO enrollment.
• Attend information sessions, open houses, webinars, and other SUO recruiting events and activities.
• Develop and build rapport within the business, educational, and health care community in support of enrollment goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by maintaining a positive attitude and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain an active contact database.
• Generate student leads for all Stevenson University Online degree and certificate programs.
• Schedule and conduct visits in appropriate business, government, educational, law enforcement, non-profit and health care institutions.
• Comply with all state, federal, accreditation, and University rules and regulations regarding student recruitment and admissions.
• Discover new opportunities and develop innovative strategies to generate awareness of SUOs programs and to enhance enrollment.
• Meet or exceed established recruitment goals.
• Work with Director, SUO Data Analysis to prepare reports on numbers of applications, accepts and new student enrollment resulting from recruiting activities, and other reports as requested.
• Assist with implementing marketing strategies (standard and e-marketing).
• Develop and implement a robust calendar of recruiting activities, and attend on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events, fairs, and other related activities to generate student leads for the SUO enrollment counselors.
• Facilitate seamless transition of student leads to Enrollment Counselor.
• Understand the needs, goals and values of adult students returning or entering higher education.
• Facilitate the circulation of informational materials through all appropriate channels.
• Build relationships with current students as well as alumni to identify new group potential and new opportunities to present programs.
• Plan and manage special recruitment events and fairs.
• Prepare regular reports documenting recruiting activities, visits to new and existing partners, number of leads obtained, and other ad hoc reports as requested.
• Collaborate with academic administrators and the admissions/student success teams to identify potential partnerships.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure student satisfaction throughout the recruitment and enrollment process.
• Plan, schedule, and present at information sessions specific to SUOs programs at partnering organizations and community colleges.

Reports To: Director, SUO Recruitment and Admissions
Work Location: Greenspring
Position Category: Staff
Position Type:
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com
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