Regional Coordinator, California Recruitment

Travel and Territory Management Serve as a primary resource for prospective students and families to support the recruitment, application process, and enrollment to the University. Plan, organize and attend various recruitment and yield events for the University that occur in the day, evening, and on weekends. Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned territory. Responsible for managing a budget for the assigned territory, including purchasing travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports. Assist other regional admission staff as needed with recruitment events/programs, including support as needed outside of the assigned territory (with potential for limited international travel). Frequent travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings and events. Effectively communicate the value of an Arizona education through conversation, presentation, at college fairs, and in written communication. Responsible for providing initial financial aid and scholarship guidance. Support students to complete their applications by submitting materials and required documents within the assigned territory, being mindful of key dates and deadlines. Oversee the management of assigned territory market to establish benchmarks to reach overall recruitment goals. Utilize technology and social media resources to effectively market and communicate to audiences. Application Review Read, evaluate and recommend admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as assigned. Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships. Utilize training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each student’s full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona. Participate in committee review and shared decision-making. Utilize Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership. Relationship Building Counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and student life at the University of Arizona. Maintain professional affiliations including local, regional, and national affiliates as it correlates with the scope of your enrollment goals. This role involves a high level of communication via SMS text, email, phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required. Accurately record engagement, interactions, and work, successfully navigating multiple university systems of record and client relation management systems. Develop and grow partnerships with community college advisors and other community college campus partners. Communicate and coordinate with college counselors and advisors to nurture relationships and establish rapport. Strategic Recruitment Research, design and implement strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership. Administer and assist in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students. Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work. Stay on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics. Liaise with internal campus partners and external stakeholders to support university objectives. Represent the university at professional conferences and related events. Physical and Environmental Requirements Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Knowledge, Skills Abilities General familiarity of the Technolutions Slate CRM. Skill for helping students in a higher education setting. Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities. Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines. Ability to maintain a high levels of customer service, and meet students where they are. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families. Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.