Mael Recruiter

OFFICE PROFILE:
The School of Education prepares future undergraduate and post-baccalaureate teachers for entry-level service in public, parochial, and private schools and provides advanced degrees and certification for those already serving as teachers and administrators in schools.

ROLE:
The MAEL Recruiter will assist with recruiting for both of the 30-unit MAEL degree programs (Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics and Cognition, Motivation, and Development, as well as both 15-unit MAEL graduate certificate options). All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.

APPOINTMENT:

- Recommended by the Dean of the School of Education
- Approved by the Executive Vice President/Provost

STAFF RELATIONSHIPS:

- Responsible to the Dean of the School of Education
- Responsible to the Director of MAEL and Director of Graduate Admissions
- Interacts and functions cooperatively with all campus personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:_

MAEL Program
- Meet with the Director of MAEL weekly to discuss recruiting efforts, successes, and goals.
- Research and document potential organizations, schools, districts, and individuals for the purpose of providing MAEL information and materials.
- Promote upcoming SOE information sessions
- Provide names for the graduate admissions funnel either directly or through a database system agreed upon by all parties
- Meet with Graduate Admissions, as needed, to provide updates and implement recommended initiatives.
- Work with the Associate VP of Enrollment Services and/or Director of Graduate Admissions to determine and manage a budget for promotional items and other recruiting materials, as needed
- Fill a minimum of one full cohort for each MAEL program for the agreed-upon terms and start dates.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university;
- At least one to two years related experience and/or training; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
- Creative aptitude
- Ability to be flexible to changing conditions and needs
- Ability to work effectively with and through other people
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Proficient in the use of office equipment, such as computers, copy machines, etc.
- Working knowledge of computer software used in this office, specifically Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and ability to sort data, produce mail merges and create documents with these programs
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work with little supervision
- Skilled in English: writing, spelling, grammar, and speaking
- Willingness to learn new or additional job-related tasks
- Awareness that behavior and dress should be appropriate for the environment of a Christian university

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret university procedures, general information, educational publications, synodical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, correspondence,, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, faculty, administration, students, families, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Attitude and Demeanor:
Exemplify Christian philosophy of the Concordia University mission statement in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

Communicate warmth, understanding, and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty, and the general public

Develop and maintain positive relationships with all who come into contact with this department

Exhibit a cheerful, positive, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes, programs, policies, and goals of the Concordia University

Maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to the Education Office and the campus as a whole

Constantly strive to improve performance

SAFETY:
Employees are responsible for complete cooperation with all aspects of the safety and health program, including compliance with all rules