Senior College Recruiter

Senior College Recruiter

Position Overview The Honors College Recruiter plans and implements recruiting activities for prospective Honors College students and their families, contacting and meeting with prospects about UNT, and helping students decide on UNT. The HCR also: serves as chair of the Honors College admissions committee; helps to plan and carry out freshman and transfer orientations; represents the Honors College at numerous events;

plans and presents numerous programs on behalf of the Honors College; and works collaboratively with other colleges, as well as the Division of Admissions.

Department Summary The Honors College helps approximately 2,000 undergraduate students get the most out of their UNT experience by providing in-class and extracurricular activities that are broader, deeper, or more complex than the norm. Honors College members may take Honors courses, engage in undergraduate research, participate in Honors College programming, live in Honors College housing, and enjoy other membership benefits. Membership is open to students from all majors.

Admission decisions are made based on a holistic review of application materials, including transcripts, a personal statement, and a resume. Being an Honors College student at UNT is not the same as—and does not require—participation in high school honors programs. All academically motivated students are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications bachelor's degree and three years of experience in recruiting, academic advising, academic counseling, student services, or related experience or can substitute education for experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

strong presentation skills and problem solving skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Experience with Microsoft Office Products. Ability to obtain credit card for travel. Good driving record and access to a vehicle. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Professional in appearance, motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate enthusiastically with populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner.

Ability to work evenings and weekends. Willingness to travel (may be extensive).

• Develop, implement, and assess strategic recruitment initiatives designed to attract high-achieving students to the University of North Texas and the Honors College. Represent the Honors College at university recruitment events, admissions programs, college fairs, transfer recruitment activities, campus visits, admitted student programs, and other outreach events.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with high schools, community colleges, scholarship programs, and university partners to increase awareness of the Honors College and strengthen recruitment pipelines for prospective students.
• Meet with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community college representatives to communicate the academic opportunities, benefits, admissions requirements, and expectations associated with Honors College membership while providing individualized guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve recruitment yield by increasing the number of admitted students who enroll at UNT and activate their Honors College membership. Track and analyze recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and yield data to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the Honors College admissions process, including application management, admissions committee operations, applicant communications, admissions decisions, and the implementation of established admissions policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the Honors College's participation in freshman and transfer New Student Orientation by organizing orientation communications, presentations, open house events, attendance tracking, and transition initiatives that support successful onboarding and engagement of incoming Honors students. Represent the Honors College on university committees related to orientation and new student transition.
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