Admissions

Student recruitment for the University of Missouri (Mizzou) by promoting high school and undergraduate college relations, providing information concerning application procedures and college planning and providing general information about Mizzou to prospective students and their parents.

• Inform and assist prospective students and their parents about Mizzou’s academic programs and admissions requirements. This includes on-campus and off-campus visits and events. Answering emails and letters of inquiry from prospective students. Presenting admissions sessions to groups ranging from 20-300 people.
• Extensive overnight travel required (primarily in Missouri) on a regular basis representing Mizzou at recruitment functions in high schools. Heaviest times September-November and February-April. Territory management of prospective students through phone, letter and email contact.
• Daily on campus presentations to high school students, and their families, visiting Mizzou.
• Attend on and off campus student recruitment activities. (Extensive evening and weekend hours required.)
• Develop recruitment strategy for assigned territory, including reviewing and analyzing data to determine schools, fairs and events to attend. Schedules visits to high schools, coordinates pre-visit calls and correspondence, makes travel arrangements, conducts visits, and follows up with students, faculty and staff contacted during visits via phone calls, letters, and e-mail.
• Attend training sessions to maintain knowledge of current information on degree programs, residential life and financial aid issues.
• Other duties as assigned. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required
  

Salary Range: $19.00/hr-$21.00/hr
GGS Grade: 007
University Title: Student Recruitment Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

40 hours/week, some evening and weekend responsibilities may be required.

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Very strong consideration is given to applicants with an undergraduate degree from Mizzou. Initiative, creativity, and the ability to work in a flexible environment. High energy enthusiasm.

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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