Coordinator of Student Recruitment

Position:	Coordinator of Student Recruitment
Department:	Student Services
Location:	Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Deadline:	10/23/2012
Hire Date:	11/19/2012

Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Student Recruitment. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville in the city of Ozark. The Coordinator of Student Recruitment works under the supervision of the Chief Student Officer and is responsible for planning and developing strategies concerning student recruitment and conducting field visitations and campus tours. This position is governed by institution policy. The Coordinator will visits high schools, distributes and presents promotional materials, discusses campus information with groups, counselors, students and parents, collects information needed from students to answer inquiries concerning academic offerings and collects pertinent information concerning visits. The Coordinator will also coordinate, schedule, and conduct tours of buildings and grounds for visiting students, answers questions about campus, and provides brochures relative to campus programs.
The selected applicant will arrange and conduct workshops, seminars, and conferences and advise students concerning curriculum and career opportunities, assists in determining admission eligibility, and assists in advising and registration. The Coordinator of Student Recruitment has frequent contact with high school officials, students and university personnel.

Qualifications: The formal equivalent of an Associate’s Degree.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, one year experience in a higher education environment; knowledge of the higher education curriculum, degree areas, campus life and activities and student aid programs; ability to coordinate and conduct field visitations, campus tours, and seminars; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Occasional travel and work beyond normal hours are required. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee. Candidates should possess knowledge of the higher education curriculum, degree areas, campus life, and activities and student aid programs. Salary will be $25,000 to $30,000. Position start date: November 19, 2012. Excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement.

Send your letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Mr. Richard Harris, Chief Student Officer, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark, AR 72949. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.