Recruitment Coordinator - Law School (Part-time, Temporary)

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Role Specifications

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Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Admissions and Recruitment

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade -6

Role Summary

This position serves as a representative for the Law School at national, regional, and local recruiting events. The incumbent establishes and maintains relationships with prospective and admitted students to help them navigate the law school admissions process. These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Represents the Law School at various recruitment events for prospective students.
2. Establishes and maintains relationships with prospective and admitted students to assist them with the law school admissions process.
3. Plans and executes online and in-person recruiting events.

Examples of Work Performed

• Represents the Law School at universities, fairs, and forums to recruit students to the JD program.
• Coordinates and attends online panels and other online programs.
• Plans and executes recruiting events.
• Fields inquiries from prospective students by email and phone.
• Completes various administrative tasks associated with recruitment.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments on campus in assisting students with admissions processes.
• Assists the Director of Admissions with projects as required.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

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

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.