Recruitment Coordinator

As part of the College of Engineering and Computing’s Outreach, Recruitment and Retention team, this position manages the college’s undergraduate recruitment activities. The position plans and coordinates recruitment programs, events, marketing, and campaigns. It coordinates undergraduate scholarships awards and assists with the college’s undergraduate retention and K-12 outreach efforts.

Recruitment Programs
Develop, implement, and evaluate college activities that contribute to the successful recruitment of undergraduate students. Annually review and refine goals, initiatives, success indicators; manage budget to accomplish goals. Manage student ambassadors to support recruiting. Direct college recruitment activities such as Daily Tours, Big Fridays, and other CEC-specific recruiting programs; maintain promotional and registration website information, respond to inquiries, manage CEC participants. Represent the college to and coordinate activities with other university offices and community organizations related to job duties. Coordinate CEC contributions to Admissions programs. Participate in off-campus recruiting opportunities.

Recruitment Campaign
Develop and coordinate annual recruitment campaigns to increase new undergraduate students’ number, diversity, and quality. Use mail, email, phone, text and/or other appropriate communication strategies. Respond to emails, telephone, and other inquiries from prospective and admitted students. Contact admitted students judiciously.

Scholarships
Monitor scholarship awards and future commitments. Ensure that budgetary limits are not exceeded and that awards are processed accurately and timely. Monitor academic performance of current scholars and verify continued eligibility. Maintain database of scholarship account balances and commitments to current scholars. Set budgetary limits for new awards. Collect and organize applications for scholarships and academic credentials of candidates. Assist with the selection of scholarship recipients. Ensure compliance with gift agreement terms. Notify selected applicants of scholarship awards. Receive confirmation of scholarship acceptances. Complete and troubleshoot university financial aid award processes. Communicate award authorizations with the CEC Development office.

Recruitment Marketing
Ensure materials, both physical and internet-based, are accurate and effective. Maintain knowledge of CEC undergraduate admissions information, programs, and opportunities. Ensure materials, both physical and internet-based, are accurate and effective. Liaise with communications office to update web pages related to undergraduate recruitment, scholarships, academics and extracurricular programs. Annually review and initiate the revision of physical college recruitment materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Maintain supplies of recruiting materials.

Retention
Assist with the delivery of CEC retention events and programs. Maintain knowledge of college and university retention programs and resources. Other student services duties as needed.

Outreach
Assist with the delivery of CEC on-campus outreach events and programs. As needed, participate in off-campus outreach events. Maintain knowledge of college and university STEM outreach programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Student Services or related field, or bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong written, listening, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage priorities and complete tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequent interruptions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook for email, formal correspondence, and mail merge. Ability to manage large Excel spreadsheets including format, functions, ranges, sorting, filtering, and pivot table features. Ability to act independently and demonstrate good judgement and use analytical skills for decision making. Desire to learn and continuously improve job skills. Must work nights and weekends on occasion.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,758.00 - $58,137.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person