Assistant Director for Early Outreach; HR Student Recruiter II

Assistant Director for Early Outreach (HR

Title:

Student Recruiter II) (PRO)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director for Early Outreach will represent SMU to middle and early high school prospective students, parents, and school counselors for the purpose of early recruitment and education in Dallas County. This role develops targeted outreach and educational programs, guiding students and their families through key steps in college planning. Advises students about academic planning, and application strategies to strengthen their future college candidacy.

Recruit prospective undergraduate students to the University through relationships with middle school and early high school students through innovative and school level-appropriate presentations, workshops, and campus visits. Provide personalized guidance to students and families regarding educational pathways, academic requirements, and college readiness.

Work closely with the Inclusive Excellence Team in Undergraduate Admission to coordinate and integrate events and education as needed. It is also helpful for the seamless hand-off as students reach their high school senior year.

Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, school counselors in Dallas County, and community advocates. Manage communication and follow-up with these groups.

Weekly and monthly reporting on achievements, challenges, and student/parent/partner interactions. Track, monitor, and assess recruitment and engagement efforts and report on effectiveness.

Manage and develop programming and recruitment strategies that support office and university initiatives.

Assist with admission programs as assigned. Attend meetings/conferences. Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities. Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s is required.

A minimum of three years of experience is required.

Work experience recruiting for a nonprofit, selective, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences university/college or a two year non-profit college is a plus. Preference given to candidate who is able to give presentations in Spanish and converse with applicants and prospects whose first language is Spanish. Familiarity with SMU or other four-year selective residential universities, as well as community colleges is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as…