Manage and execute recruitment efforts for assigned graduate programs in collaboration with Dean and Program Directors.
Represent Lipscomb University to prospective graduate students through college fairs and events; including travel and evening events as needed.
Coordinate and participate in on- and off-campus visits, meetings, and information sessions with prospective students and school partners.
Responsible for identifying, contacting, and maintaining relationships with prospective students; meeting candidates; describing programs; advising and facilitating student applications; and assisting applicants in completing the admissions process.
Communicate effectively with students in person and via telephone, email, online chats, and text.
Respond to and follow up promptly with inquiries from prospective students and applicants.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Learn and effectively work within our database system and recruitment platforms to track inquiries, applications, acceptances, enrollments, etc. and communicate with students.
Conduct and/or participate in other customer relations and recruitment activities as required.
Work with University Marketing and Graduate Admissions to use data to initiate innovative marketing and recruitment ideas.
Job Related Skills:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent networking and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Skills in database management and record keeping
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Gather and analyze information skillfully in order to make informed decisions
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Telephone, email, and office etiquette
Professional presence (dress, personal habits, speech patterns, etc.)
Strong presentation skills
Particular attention to detail
Physical ability to carry boxes of promotional materials and set up display materials at information sessions and conferences