Coordinator​/College Of Liberal Arts And Social Sciences

COORDINATOR - RECRUITMENT / COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3962

Position Number

Position Number 79270

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title COORDINATOR - RECRUITMENT / COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the dean, the coordinator of recruiting is responsible for planning, coordinating, and staffing the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ( CLASS ) recruiting events and for building strong working relationships across the University to grow CLASS enrollment. The coordinator serves as the college’s primary liaison to CMU Admissions and works closely with Academic Advising, Success Coaches, CMU Online, CMU Athletics, and other campus units to align, coordinate, and schedule recruitment initiatives that connect prospective and current students to CLASS programs.

The coordinator partners closely with CLASS chairs and programs to stay current with their programs and students. The coordinator works closely with the CLASS Hub to recruit students by leveraging Hub services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of related work experience, preferably in an education or office environment.
Ability to articulate the focus and value of programs in the college, and the Liberal Arts in general.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, with prospective students, families, and campus partners.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple concurrent events, meeting recurring time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and commit the college to actions within delegated authority.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal campus partners and units.
Knowledge of current trends in higher education admissions, student recruitment, enrollment management, and student success and retention.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.
Experience planning and coordinating student recruitment, yield, or campus visit events.
Experience collaborating with admissions, advising, athletics, online, or student success units.

Experience with career readiness, internships, or student career services.
Experience working with transfer credit and transfer students at 2- or 4-year institutions.

Serves as the college’s primary point of contact and knowledgeable resource for CLASS recruitment.
Communicates with prospective, admitted, and current students and campus partners to generate interest in and support for CLASS programs.
Plans, coordinates, and staffs CLASS undergraduate recruiting and yield events, including CMU & U Days, Discovery Days, Maroon and Gold events, and the Centralis competition.
Commits the college to recruitment event dates and formats and manages associated event logistics.
Chairs the college Recruitment Committee, comprised of representatives from CLASS departments and represents CLASS at university-wide recruitment and admissions events.
Serves as the college’s primary liaison to CMU Admissions.
Works closely with Academic Advising, Success Coaches, CMU Online, CMU Athletics, and other university units to align calendars, share information, and reduce duplication of effort in support of CLASS enrollment goals.
Partners with the CLASS Hub to recruit students by leveraging Hub services and promoting its guiding vision: study what you love, and the Hub will help you launch your career.
Manages transfer student articulation agreements, pathways, and 2+2, 3+1, and 2+3 agreements in coordination with CMU Admissions…