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College Recruiter - College of Arts and Sciences

Hiring Multiple Positions

Market Range 08

Role/Level: Student Services Professional 1

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is looking for vibrant, dynamic individuals interested in working in a team environment dedicated to student enrollment and success. This is a new position, which is an exempt, 12-month, full time, non-tenure track staff role that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The University : The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling over 28,000 undergraduate students, the campus is located within the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values integrity, innovation, leadership, service, inclusion, engagement, success, and wellness.

The Position: As a member of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Services staff, the College Recruiter will serve the College's departments and interdisciplinary programs in identifying, recruiting, and enrolling top quality candidates from local and regional schools.

Comprehensive job responsibilities:

* Keep up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, as well as the latest strategies and tools of the trade needed to effectively reach target audiences,

* Excel in communicating with diverse populations, representing the University and College in a manner that reflects its missions and strategic plan,

* Work with prospective students throughout all aspects of the decision-making process and use effective interpersonal skills to ensure that the student is confident about their decision regardless of outcome for the University,

* Create and conduct specialized and personalized on-campus and virtual experiences for prospective students and their families,

* Collaborate with other CAS recruiters and Director to develop and execute an outreach plan to communicate with potential students.

Further specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Develop and manage participation for, and at times travel to, in-state and out-of-state recruitment events for the College,

* Conduct initial academic advising appointments for prospective first year and transfer students,

* Assist with CAS in-person new student orientation sessions,

* Develop strategic recruitment plans that include efficient travel and maximum exposure to potential undergraduate candidates,

* Determine needs and manage creating of message content for prospective student marketing materials, presentations, and electronic messaging to inform and engage prospective students and families,

* Create and foster partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community college partners, and the community

* Assist the Recruitment Coordinator with coordinating ambassador tours and maintaining the CAS recruitment email

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