Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found

Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist is responsible for contributing to and executing the comprehensive recruitment plan primarily focused on graduate student populations. The Recruitment Specialist will plan and implement effective strategies, including print, digital and web-marketing, social media, and on-campus visitation programs; develop and manage a pool of prospective graduate and international students; develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to follow up with prospective graduate and international students; develop partnerships with education constituents from feeder schools to assist with the recruitment of graduate and international students; and coordinate recruitment support activities with University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and alumni. Other related duties as assigned. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Prior recruitment and/or admissions experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Digital marketing experience

Experience with SLATE or other similar customer relationship management software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively

Skill with advanced verbal and written communication and be able to confidently represent the university in a professional manner

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Ability to be creative and energetic with a high level of initiative

Ability to work with a wide variety of populations, multi-task, and have a true commitment to teamwork

Ability to demonstrate proven success in program development and implementation

Ability to work with and experience with social media tools

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$45,682 per year

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Melissa Erwin, Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration; mpalmat@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.