Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator at Southern Utah University Kahuku

Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator job at Southern Utah University. Kahuku, HI.

Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will lead efforts to attract, engage, and support talented graduate students and early-career professionals. Based in the Laie and Kahuku area , you will act as a representative of Southern Utah University – International Affairs . Your primary focus will be building networks and recruiting students from BYU-Hawaii into Southern Utah University’s graduate programs, specifically the Master of Business Administration (MBA) .

This is a part-time, paid position with a schedule of no more than 29 hours per week , offering an exciting opportunity to influence the future workforce while gaining valuable experience in education administration, recruiting, and public engagement.

The SUU MBA, housed in the AACSB-accredited Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business , is delivered in an online format and experiential learning environment ideal for working professionals. Your energetic approach will help prospective candidates shape their degrees to meet their unique career aspirations.

Duties

• Regional Recruitment: Lead targeted recruitment efforts within the Laie and Kahuku communities to bridge BYU-Hawaii students to SUU’s graduate offerings.
• Strategic Outreach: Develop and implement innovative strategies to connect with university students and recent graduates across multiple channels.
• Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate campus visits, career fairs, information sessions, and virtual webinars to showcase the MBA and other graduate opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with university career services, faculty, student organizations, and community partners.
• Public Speaking: Deliver engaging presentations on career pathways, the benefits of an AACSB-accredited degree, and organizational values.
• Systems Management: Assist in the application review process using Ellucian to track applicant data and streamline recruitment workflows.
• Academic Advising: Provide guidance and support to students through advising sessions related to career planning and professional development.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams to create promotional materials highlighting SUU’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in public speaking, teaching, or working directly with students in an educational setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Ellucian or similar student information systems used in higher education administration.
• Administrative
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong background in education administration, academic advising, or talent acquisition within a university environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to motivate and engage diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Availability: Ability to manage workload effectively within a maximum of 29 hours per week .
• Regional Knowledge: Prior experience or deep familiarity with the university landscape in Hawaii is highly desirable.

Contact Information For any questions regarding this position, please contact Tevita Sekeni at tevitasekeni .

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person