Amarillo

36128BR

Veterinary Medicine

Position Description

The College Recruitment Coordinator plays a crucial role in advising prospective students and families about educational opportunities, admission processes, financial assistance, and university policies. This position involves active participation in recruitment events, coordinating on-site information sessions, and serving as a liaison with various stakeholders. This title is reserved for the School of Veterinary Medicine.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Counsels and advises students and families about educations opportunities, admission, financial assistance, and university policies and requirements.
• Participates in recruitment school visitations and college programs for prospective students; coordinates on-site information events at 4-year universities, two-year institutions, and high schools; represents the university in its recruitment efforts and in providing special outreach services in the community and state. (This includes giving admissions presentations, one-on-one appointments, career fairs, Zoom presentations, etc.)
• Acts as liaison with various constituencies including students, parents, high school officials, faculty, academic departments, college and alumni.
• Assists with admissions process, including processing applications, assisting with transcript review & compliance with entry requirements.
• Assists with events, as available and needed
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies, prepares annual recruitment report and evaluates effectiveness annual with school's leadership.
• Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or email with prospective student through all stages of the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process.
• Assists with facilitating admissions committee meetings, and documenting attendance, and take meeting notes
• Utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions, prepare reports, and/or analyze data.
• Orders recruitment supplies as needed for the academic year events.
• Review unsuccessful applicant information and provide counseling for such
• Supports director in coordinating school events such as, Interview Days, White Coat Ceremony, and Graduation.
• Offers tours of TTU SVM and one-on-one recruitment meetings.
• Cross trains in student services responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree plus three years experience; additional related education may exchange for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public speaking skills
• Experience working in higher education

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.97

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.