Job Description

Position Overview

Position Summary This position will represent the university at appropriate recruitment and marketing/brand-building opportunities, including but not limited to college fairs, community events, expos, festivals, official university functions, special projects, and on-campus preview events for the primary purpose of recruiting students to Eastern New Mexico University. Counsel students and parents about postsecondary transfer educational options and recruit them to ENMU; conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus; represent ENMU at transfer fairs; coordinate academic/college/department recruitment event on and off-campus reception for prospective students; and assist with general recruitment and admissions office duties. Work with transfer students on an unofficial estimate of courses that may transfer to ENMU while utilizing the CAPP Audit. Evaluate prospective students for scholarship offers/awards.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist transfer students to obtain an unofficial estimate of the courses that may transfer to ENMU
• Advise appropriate transfer students and develop a degree plan/CAPP Audit in coordination with the Advising Center
• Be sure the assignment and move to a faculty advisor has taken place and the transfer student is connected
• Assist with the development and implementation of a transfer orientation, both electronic modules that can be done online and relevant in person options
• Assist with the development and implementation, in conjunction with others at the university, integrated marketing plans and strategies to attract and enroll students at the university. Specifically special off campus events as it relates to recruiting i.e., transfer socials and any other projects specified by the vice president of Student Affairs
• Utilizing the functionality of the Enrollment Services CRM and in collaboration with others, analyze and coordinate communication plan activities; establishing priorities and assisting in the development of certain written communications
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Enrollment Services web site (Transfer student pages)
• Respond to faculty request for information
• Participate in cross-training throughout the department

Recruitment

• Works collaboratively with the recruitment team for the development of structures and processes necessary to collect and analyze marketing and enrollment data to support decision making and guide strategy development
• Will be responsible for a recruitment territory and facilitate appropriate targeted outreach efforts to support the enrollment goals of the university. Utilizing a Enrollment Services CRM, third-party data sources, and other statistical and analytical tools, proactively develop, implement, and execute a territory management plan
• Accountable for filling, developing, and effectively executing a forward-looking calendar of travel activities on a continuous, rolling basis (at least 1-2 months ahead)
• Maintain up-to-date contact records and utilize Enrollment Services CRM to proactively manage all efforts and optimize activities
• Meet targeted activity, contact, and meeting/interaction goals
• Serve on project teams that enhance the development of internal processes that impact recruitment, admission and student retention
• Maintain knowledge of all ENMU undergraduate programs and the programs of competing institutions
• Prepare and present recruiting and information programs to transfer students
• Travel to transfer programs in and out of New Mexico. Contact and correspond with prospective students through personal contact, phone calls and correspondence
• Contact and correspond with transfer advisors
• Coordinate transfer college school visits with Enrollment Services Recruiters
• Follow up to get application files completed
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree
• 1 year demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent written/oral communication and customer service skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team player in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and to travel extensively throughout the state of New Mexico as well as out of state
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willing to gain knowledge of enrollment management practices specifically related to recruiting and marketing strategies
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, critically, and respond tactically to enrollment opportunities and challenges
• Capable of developing and implementing integrative marketing and recruitment plans to reach enrollment goals
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication and product management skills
• Knowledge of integrated technology-based information systems
• Independent learning skills and a strong motivation to succeed in helping ENMU achieve its goals and mission

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed inside a non-smoking facility with regular work hours, but may require traveling independently with overnight lodging, working evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs
• Work is medium in nature that at times requires exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application: Letter of interest, Resume, Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position), Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes).

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu. For any other inquiries please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu.

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