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Position Number: 5753936
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Human Resources

Recruiter

Job ID: 278720
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Office Of Admissions

Job Summary

Columbus State University has an opening for a Recruiter in the Office of Recruitment/Enrollment Management, to be based on our main campus in Columbus, GA. This position will serve on an appointed Student Navigation Team (SNT) to assist students throughout their complete lifecycle as a member of the Columbus State University Community.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: This position is responsible for recruiting students to Columbus State University from an assigned territory in the Georgia region. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and coordinating a variety of other recruitment activities such as Alumni Programs and Campus Visitation Days; Communicates with applicants, students, and families through written correspondence, email, and face-to-face meetings in the Office of Admissions. This position receives and reviews applications for admission from prospective students; Use current and appropriate policies and procedures to determine eligibility for acceptance to the University; Stay abreast of current admissions policy and procedures and how they impact acceptance and denial to the University; Evaluate appropriate achievement standardized test scores; evaluates high school and college transcripts and credits; request and evaluate additional documents needed; Follow the University System of Georgia Board of Regents admissions guidelines and procedures. Work is performed with considerable independence, and frequent travel is required. Weekend and evening work will be required throughout the academic year to support University recruitment activities.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A successful candidate must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be able to make presentations to large and small audiences. Additional desirable skills include: working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; assembling and analyzing reports for use in designing and implementing recruitment strategies; work effectively with colleagues, prospective students, parents, high school counselors, alumni, and faculty members; able to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends; and perform other duties as assigned. Candidate must provide their own vehicle, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to lift up to 40lbs. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $35,868 - $40,000 and includes full benefits.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact LaJenna Thomas, Hiring Manager, via email at thomas_lajenna@columbusstate.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard + Education & DMV

Special Applicant Instructions

Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=278720&PostingSeq=1