Job Details

Admissions Recruiter, Greer College Of The Arts

Position Number: 6514656
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Recruiter, Greer College Of The Arts

Job ID: 289673
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

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

Our Marietta campus is located at 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. Additionally, tracks and reviews documentation to complete the file for an admissions decision.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. 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
2. Identifies the appropriate geographical and diversity markets and assesses comprehensive enrollment program trends
3. Spearheads communication with prospective applicants successfully directing applicants to compete application files for acceptance or rejection decisions and then follows-up to convert accepted applicants to enrolled students in the appropriate program(s)
4. 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
5. Projects enrollment trends in both growth and declines in program areas down to specific degrees and instruments
6. Analyzes and reports admissions and enrollment data to department leadership
7. Creates innovative strategies to drive and increase enrollment numbers based on data driven reports on activities, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the program
8. Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to include coordinating training and scheduling
9. Provides admissions and information session coverage on both campuses as needed
10. Advises prospective-students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements
11. Assists prospective students with navigating the university's academic and co-curricular landscape
12. Strategizes with faculty and staff on communication related to the general admission requirements for the university and/or college
13. Develops the planning, implementation, and execution of special promotional activities and events to include both on and off-campus events such as auditions, Open House programs, and recruitment activities, etc.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in 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

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!

Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
Able to be comfortable with the travel commitments required of this position that include recruitment trips with and on behalf of the College of the Arts units
Able to maintain knowledge of proposed legislation, policies, or articulation agreements that may affect undergraduate admissions
Able to work with diverse student populations
Able to utilize a data-driven approach in program decision-making and evaluation
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Maintains proper knowledge of the services and academic programs to properly counsel and advise potential students seeking admissions

SKILLS
Demonstrates outstanding communication and negotiation skills, including professional writing, and public speaking
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Banner, document imaging, student CRM databases, data collection and reporting, proficient in Excel and reporting software)
Adept with recruitment-related technology and social media (i.e., Tik-tock, Instagram) using ambitious and innovative programing to attract top students
Displays excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation skills
Demonstrates initiative, exceptional attention to detail and follow up skills
Exhibits strong customer service skills with phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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