West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV
posted 3 months ago
As a (Hybrid) College Recruitment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting the CCAM Associate Dean of Student Success & Enrollment in the recruitment and retention of students interested in careers within the School of Media & Communications. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies and communication plans in collaboration with CCAM administration, faculty, and staff. This role requires you to frequently update these plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Additionally, you will support recruitment efforts for the School of Art and Design, School of Theater & Dance, and the School of Music as needed, which may involve overnight travel and working on weekends and evenings. In this position, you will provide admissions information and services to prospective students, researching and identifying target populations for recruitment. You will develop visitation schedules and visit both in-state and out-of-state target schools, agencies, or conferences to engage with prospective students, teachers, and administrators. Representing the School of Media at various recruitment events, you will discuss program offerings with prospective students and their families, answering questions about curriculum, enrollment procedures, and student life. You will also disseminate timely information regarding admissions, housing, and financial aid applications to prospective and continuing students. Your role will involve planning and organizing on-campus recruitment programs, developing an annual recruitment plan in support of CCAM and WVU's objectives, and conducting research on enrollment trends to ensure the recruitment of high-quality students. You will collaborate with campus entities to obtain and share enrollment data with faculty and staff, assisting in the development of recruitment marketing materials and executing social media campaigns that align with CCAM goals. Furthermore, you will oversee a student ambassador program and coordinate summer Media Camps and K-12 workshops to build relationships with secondary schools. This position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in social media, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to customer service. You will supervise student workers and serve in various capacities regarding recruitment issues as requested by the Dean or Associate Dean of Student Success.