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College Recruiter
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Position Number: 5174864
Location: Irving, TX
Position Type: Communications - Public Relations and Advertising

College Recruiter
Irving
37267BR
CoMC Undergradate Affairs

Position Description
Represent Texas Tech University both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, staff, and faculty of colleges and universities to attract quality applicants and achieve enrollment goals. Coordinate and contribute to the success of various visit schedules for colleges and universities in the assigned area. Plan assigned recruiting events and programs. Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the university.

Major/Essential Functions
The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University is seeking a full-time College Recruiter with a duty point at the TTU DFW Office. The College Recruiter will be responsible to assist with covering the following essential duties:

Leader/point of contact for off-campus recruiting for undergraduate and graduate programs, including but not limited to:
- University recruiting events including Red Raider Roadshows
- Face-to-Face and Virtual Presentations to high school students, college and university students
- Parent/prospective student receptions
- High School and college classroom visits and presentations
- Drop off visits
Attend off-campus recruiting events for the graduate programs, including but not limited to:
- University graduate recruiting fairs
- CoMC graduate programs receptions
- Visit businesses about recruiting into the professional MA program
- Attend industry organizations such as IABC, PRSA and others for the MA programs
Serve as college liaison for HB 5 information related to endorsement areas and career pathways for high school and community college transfer students
In conjunction with Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Marketing, coordinates marketing, website content, social media for undergraduate and graduate program needs
Coordinate, in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, faculty and staff members to travel to out of town events with ample advance notice and communicate travel plans so they can work with the designated staff member on their accommodations and travel applications
Assists with/participates in/attends on-campus recruiting events as needed/when in town
Travel to TTU Lubbock on occasion for national board meetings, alumni events and college-wide meetings/retreats
Other duties as assigned
All job duties subject to change as recruiting needs are assessed and prioritized.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal five years.

Preferred Qualifications

B.A. in a academic discipline related to media and communication
Ability to travel
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to interact with and build professional relationships with students, faculty and staff members, and employers
Experience presenting information in front of large and small groups
Experience in project management
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software platforms
M.A. in Media & Communication, Communication Studies or related discipline
Previous experience in higher education student recruiting
Knowledge of HB 5 and other state policies related to career pathways for public school students in the state of Texas
Knowledge of community college transfer policies
Knowledge of recruiting software

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.