Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment - School of Engineering

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Department Summary

The School of Engineering is a dynamic, team-oriented culture that thrives in a high-paced environment. Our school fosters collaboration, where students, faculty, and staff work to innovate and solve real-world challenges. The school is uniquely positioned to offer a diverse set of programs, blending academic rigor with practical, hands-on experiences.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Admissions and Recruitment

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade -6

Role Summary

Develops and implements recruitment plans based on enrollment goals, oversees and organizes events, recruits and trains staff and student/alumni volunteers, coordinates with UM professionals involved in evaluation and recruitment, maintains and develops partnerships with external community-based organizations, evaluates admissions applications and represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, geographically diverse student body.

Examples of Work Performed

• Serves as an admissions counselor for transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students; reviews transcripts for high school students.
• Coordinates admissions counseling and recruiting.
• Coordinates and participates visits with community colleges within an assigned region and conducts meetings with prospective students while building relationships with alumni, community college counselors, human resource directors of corporations and other interested parties.
• Identifies at risk students and develops strategies for providing support to such students.
• Visits high schools or community colleges within assigned region and conducts meetings with prospective students while building relationships with alumni, school counselors, and other interested parties.
• Evaluates applicants for admissions and scholarships.
• Reviews admissions files and ensures they are completed properly through follow-up correspondence.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities; may specialize in a specific target population, such as veterans, transfer students, or non-traditional students.
2. Receives, evaluates and responds to freshman and transfer student applications according to established policies and procedures.
3. Identifies opportunities for and develops admissions and outreach events.
4. Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution.
5. Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.
6. Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
7. Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
8. Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.