Regional Recruiter-COP Stud Affairs Admissions & Alumni

Market Range: 08

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Regional Recruiter develops and coordinates strategic recruitment initiatives to attract qualified in-state and out-of-state prospective students for the College of Pharmacy. This position will counsel a diverse set of prospective students, build relationships with pre-health advisors and high school counselors, represent the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy at recruitment events, and execute a successful communication strategy to retain and build student interest through matriculation.

1. Represents the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy at recruitment events. 
2. Advises prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, community college partners, and undergraduate advisors on the admissions process, policies, financial aid/scholarship options, campus options, housing, academic, curricular, and related university information. 
3. Conducts campus tours and visits with prospective students on the UTHSC College of Pharmacy Knoxville campus. 
4. Creates and fosters partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community partners, and undergraduate advisors. 
5. Coordinates high school, college fairs, community colleges, and private visits in assigned areas. 
6. Creates and executes recruitment strategies, tactics, resource requests, external messaging, and events/programs to achieve enrollment goals. 
7. Conducts review of direct admission applications including academic background, essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and phone interviews to assess prospective students.
8. Processes recruitment expenses and travel logs. 
9. Advises on questions related to admission requirements and the application process.
10. Assists with the planning and execution of in person and zoom interviews for traditional pathway applicants to the professional program.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of relevant experience in Student Affairs or a related area. Experience gained as an undergraduate student may count towards this requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong skills in written and oral communication.
• Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to plan visits, events, and presentations independently and strategically for prospective students. 
• Skill in delivering oral presentations. 
• Strong technology including word processing with the ability to learn and use CRM online platforms. 
• Ability to lift, transport, and distribute objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends. Frequently works evenings and frequently requires overnight travel.