Wellesley, MA, USA
14 days ago
Coordinator, Admissions - Events, Outreach and Recruitment
Posting Details Position Information

Position Title Coordinator, Admissions - Events, Outreach and Recruitment Work Location Springfield Campus Department Admissions HR Home Department 080121 ADMISSIONS Pay Grade 42 Proposed Salary $48,777/annual Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Coordinator of Admissions – Events, Outreach and Recruitment is responsible for the planning of engagement experiences, overseeing and maintaining outreach communications and event registrations via the customer relationship management (CRM) system, managing campus facility use for Admission events, and supervising and training volunteers for large-scale campus events on behalf of the Office of Admissions. The Coordinator, Admissions – Events, Outreach & Recruitment represents Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits and counsels prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence life and housing, student organizations, and activities. The Coordinator, Admissions – Events, Outreach and Recruitment provides creative oversight and direction towards communications and surveys targeting prospective student populations for large-scale events; as well as responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries. The Coordinator, Admissions – Events, Outreach and Recruitment hires, trains, and supervises student workers and graduate assistants for administrative, outreach, and recruitment duties. The Coordinator, Admissions – Events, Outreach and Recruitment meets with visiting students and parents, makes formal presentations, and works with the Director of Admissions to outline and manage budgeted expenditures related to large-scale campus events. The Coordinator, Admissions – Events, Outreach and Recruitment monitors, measures, and performs statistical analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of large-scale campus events and outreach strategies. Description of Primary Duties 1. Plans high impact student engagement experiences working in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Admissions – Information Services and organizes tours and faculty appointments for large-scale campus visits.

2. Develops an in-depth knowledge of the University’s strategic enrollment management plan and monitors the impact of large-scale campus visits towards meeting enrollment goals.

3. Manages facility use for Admissions events and fosters strong professional relationships with campus stakeholders on behalf of the Office of Admissions related to large-scale campus visit events.

4. Supervises and trains student workers, graduate assistants and volunteers for large-scale campus events on behalf of the Office of Admissions and hires, trains and supervises student workers for administrative duties performed at the main desks located in the Office of Admissions.

5. Monitors, measures, and performs statistical analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of large-scale campus events and outreach strategies. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of experience working in a higher education institution with experience in recruitment, admissions, and experience planning large-scale events and managing complex projects is required. Familiarity with database systems such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft or some other type of database product utilized by institutions of higher learning is required. Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a CRM solution is required.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Experience working with diverse teams to implement a system or solution is required. Demonstrated skill in public speaking and in engaging with large audiences is required. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, in a higher education environment is required. Effective decision-making skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort: This position requires at least daily travel between two on campus Admissions’ worksites. This position makes presentations and attends recruiting events which requires transporting and pushing, pulling, carrying and setting up media equipment, supplies, and displays up to 35 pounds unassisted. Data entry and computer work is also required.

License: A valid driver’s license is required.

Other: Must be available to attend events during evenings and weekends; out-of-town, overnight travel as required. LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/1274-assistant-director-admissions-events.htm Open Date 12/16/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is January 13, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.  Official transcripts required at time of hire. 

EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.



This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240300FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78716 Supplemental Questions

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* Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

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* Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee? Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee. No, I am not currently employed by the University. No, I am a current per course faculty member. No, I am a current part-time staff University employee. No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant. No, I am a current student University employee. * How did you hear about this vacancy? Indeed Linkedin Missouri State University Website Google Employee Referral Job Alerts HigherEdJobs.com Personal Contacts / Networking Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) Other * Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Yes No * If you do not have a bachelor's degree, do you possess an equivalent combination of years of experience and education that you feel may be considered for substitution of educational requirements? If yes, please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes, I have a valid Missouri driver's license. Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state. No, I do not have a valid driver's license. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) Other Documents -1
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