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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for representing New Mexico Tech to prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. Develops and implements recruiting initiatives that support application and enrollment goals, as well as conducts holistic review of first-year student applications. Responsible for planning and implementing recruitment activities including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. Reports to Director of Admissions or designated administrator.  

JOBS FUNCTIONS:

Recruitment, Counseling, and Territory Management 50%

• Develop a comprehensive prospect pool in your territory
• Use data from our CRM to strategically schedule and participate in high school visits and college fairs
• Understand the recruitment cycles
• Maintain and sustained communication with all prospective students and families, high school counselors
• Intentionally develop and maintain strategic relationships with high school counselors and School Districts
• Ensure the accuracy of data in our CRM
• Work with high school counselors and appropriate high school representatives to schedule on campus and virtual college tours
• Assist with and attend all on-campus events
• Attendance at large and regional recruitment events and conferences (i.e. RMACAC NMCAC, TACRAO, NACAC)
• Admission staff members are expected to remain current in external market conditions and identify best admission practices
• Participation in extensive travel within the assigned recruitment territory, in new growth markets, and in other areas as needed, which includes: school visits; college fairs (both in and out of state); specialty recruitment tours; and attendance at special programs hosted by Community-Based Organizations and Partner Programs. Travel can range from 8-12 weeks annually

Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to NMT 25%

• Deliver contextually appropriate presentations and visit experiences
• Engage in intentional and continual learning about the offerings of an NMT education and best practices in the field of Admission
• Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere on campus
• Answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly for families; provide exceptional customer service

Supporting Programs, Events and Visits 20%

• Assist with recruitment programs, including but not limited to visit days for prospective students, visits from school groups, and spring admitted student events.
• Collaboration with campus partners for assistance with summer events (i.e. Exploration Day, Research Day at Tech, Summer STEM Experience, BuzzCamp etc.)
• Conduct presentations-both in-person and online-for prospective students and their families

Other duties as assigned by the Director their designee 5%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Any area of study, STEM areas desired.
• 1-3 years’ experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, or related area.
• Demonstrate the highest professional demeanor and ethical behavior while representing the institution.
• Possess a celebration of diversity, both in the workplace and in student population.
• Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain collegial relations with other University staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a close and integrated team of admission professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement programs and projects related to the University’s enrollment goals.
• Ability to stand in one place for significant amounts of time and ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Valid Driver’s Licenses.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree.
• Knowledge of Slate or other CRMs.
• Extensive knowledge of an university environment and undergraduate and graduate admission support.
• Ability to positively interact and establish personal contacts with diverse group of students, parents, school counselors, and college personnel.
• An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, STEM.
• Speaks Spanish.