Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

Overview

Job Description - Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator (252371)

252371

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Targeted salary $40,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided:
Yes

Required Attachments:
Resume, Cover Letter

The Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator will be responsible for recruitment and retention of graduate students for the Gallogly College of Engineering. This individual will work closely with the GCoE Dean's office staff and schools to organize and administer programs that identify and recruit students and to increase a sense of belonging and satisfaction among the graduate student community. This person must be able to: collaborate with the Graduate College in support of existing efforts;

willing to represent GCoE at recruitment fairs (virtually and physically) at colleges and conferences; support recruiting relationships at national and international institutions; and provide assessment of program effectiveness.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with planning, development, and implementation of designated student programs and services.
• Assesses the needs of students and helps to develop and implement targeted programs and services.
• Serves as liaison with offices on and off campus.
• Coordinates with other positions in college related to recruiting, such as industry recruiting.
• Counsels students, facilitates support groups and advises student organizations.
• Assists students in resolving academic problems and helps evaluate students for properplacement in class levels.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students.
• Maintains records, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.
• Assists with development and administration of office policies and procedures.
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and preparing reports or responses to inquires.
• Creates student newsletters, brochures, handbooks and other publications.
• May coordinate or assist in the coordination of special projects or student related events.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff.

Advertised

Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  Sit for long periods of time. Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry. Ability to engage in repetitive motions. Environmental:
  Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Department Preferences:

• Driver's license.

Supervision: One or more graduate students.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? :
Yes

Special Indications :
Hiring contingent upon police records check

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