Regional Recruiter-COP Stud Affairs Admissions & Alumni

Market Range: 08

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

Market Range: 08

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Regional Recruiter develops and coordinates strategic recruitment initiatives to attract qualified in-state and out-of-state prospective students for the College of Pharmacy. This position will counsel a diverse set of prospective students, build relationships with pre-health advisors and high school counselors, represent the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy at recruitment events, and execute a successful communication strategy to retain and build student interest through matriculation.

• Represents the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy at recruitment events.
• Advises prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, community college partners, and undergraduate advisors on the admissions process, policies, financial aid/scholarship options, campus options, housing, academic, curricular, and related university information.
• Conducts campus tours and visits with prospective students on the UTHSC College of Pharmacy Knoxville campus.
• Creates and fosters partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community partners, and undergraduate advisors.
• Coordinates high school, college fairs, community colleges, and private visits in assigned areas.
• Creates and executes recruitment strategies, tactics, resource requests, external messaging, and events/programs to achieve enrollment goals.
• Conducts review of direct admission applications including academic background, essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and phone interviews to assess prospective students.
• Processes recruitment expenses and travel logs.
• Advises on questions related to admission requirements and the application process.
• Assists with the planning and execution of in person and zoom interviews for traditional pathway applicants to the professional program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Two (2) years of relevant experience in Student Affairs or a related area. Experience gained as an undergraduate student may count towards this requirement.

• Strong skills in written and oral communication.
• Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan visits, events, and presentations independently and strategically for prospective students.
• Skill in delivering oral presentations.
• Strong technology including word processing with the ability to learn and use CRM online platforms.
• Ability to lift, transport, and distribute objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

This position may occasionally be required to work weekends. Frequently works evenings and frequently requires overnight travel.