Career Imagineer: Student Recruiter

Overview

About Unity Environmental University at Pineland:
Our In-Person Education subsidiary offers uniquely structured undergraduate programs tailored for students who wish to focus on one course at a time. This approach ensures immersion in each subject and fosters mastery of the material. Our programs are career-oriented and designed to equip students with practical skills directly applicable in the workforce. We are seeking faculty members who are experts in their fields and committed to making education accessible and affordable.

We invite passionate educators to join our team and help drive forward our mission of accessible, high-quality education.

The Opportunity: The Career Imagineer plays a crucial role in recruiting and supporting prospective students for our innovative flexible in-person programs designed to allow full-time enrollment with just one class at a time. This position focuses on career-oriented academic services, with reduced emphasis on recreational aspects of student life. The ideal candidate will guide prospective students from initial contact through the recruitment process, up to the add/drop period, providing continuous support and clear communication.

This role requires expertise in all program offerings, the financial aid process, career possibilities, event planning, and budget management. The candidate will develop relationships with external groups, including high school guidance counselors, veteran transitional services, adult learning centers, community organizations, immigrant services, retraining programs, and post-incarceration transition programs. The Career Imagineer will also recruit prospective students interested in pursuing degrees related to environmental studies, sustainability, and related fields.

Salary: $50,000

• Conduct outreach to high schools, colleges, community organizations, and other networks to attract prospective students interested in environmental degrees.
• Organize and participate in recruitment events, including college fairs, information sessions, visit days, and campus tours, to promote our environmental programs and engage with potential students.
• Cultivate relationships with high school guidance counselors, community influencers, and other stakeholders to raise awareness of our programs and facilitate student referrals.
• Offer personalized guidance and support to prospective students throughout the application and enrollment process, addressing inquiries and providing information on program requirements, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
• Represent the institution at college fairs and other recruitment events, effectively communicating program advantages and career prospects to prospective students and educators.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective students, providing guidance and answering questions related to admissions, registration, financial aid, and billing.
• Stay informed about trends and advancements in environmental education, workforce demands, and career prospects to counsel students on their educational and career trajectories.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities, student interactions, and enrollment metrics to evaluate recruitment efficacy and inform future initiatives.
• Utilize CRM systems to track interactions with prospects, ensuring all communications are logged and information is up-to-date.
• Collaborate with student success, academic, and organizational effectiveness units to ensure timely and accurate information is relayed to students.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and informational sessions highlighting the academic and career benefits of the programs.
• Proficient with using social media for professional purposes.
• Respond promptly to leads through various channels, including in-person interactions, phone calls, emails, text messages, letters, Zoom meetings, and social media platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required, with one or more years of student recruitment or sales experience desirable.
• Extensive travel readiness.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability…