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Jobing Description

Specialist
Arizona State University
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Job Id# 27834

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College seeks a qualified individual to work collaboratively with the Teachers College faculty, staff and student population to develop, coordinate and implement a variety of programs that will enhance the recruitment and retention of graduate students.

-Develops and implements marketing strategies and activities such as mailings and publications/flyers that focus primarily on the successful recruitment of graduate students.
-Plans and develops objectives for recruitment/retention purposes and participates in policy and procedure development.
-Assists division in identifying market trends that could potentially affect recruiting strategies.
-Creates and disseminates informational and recruiting material (such as letters, flyers and brochures) to prospective and/or continuing students.
-Prepares reports documenting activities on a monthly basis.
-Identifies target populations; develops visitation schedules in-state and visits target schools, agencies or conferences to meet with prospective students, counselors and administrators; discusses university program offerings and answers questions concerning curriculum and enrollment procedures.
-Establishes relationships with school administrators to facilitate the recruitment of scholars.
-Gives presentations to groups on various subjects related to programs, admission, and scholarships.
-Represents the program by giving presentations at various activities such as college fairs and community meetings.
-Works to generate student leads interested in Master's programs through various face to face, phone, and online venues providing program benefits and admissions requirements.
-Maintains effective communication with prospective students regarding degree programs.
-Manages prospective students by maintaining extensive contacts; monitoring application progress from start to completion, identifying and resolving problems and conducting student related internal meetings. (Maintains an applicant management system to track new information on prospective students).
-Documents students' visits and maintains appropriate files; provides statements of services provided and specifics on students' cases.
-Improves student retention rate by tracking progress of students through program and counsels students regarding personal and/or academic issues; refers to other sources of counseling as needed.
-Works collaboratively with the central administration to coordinate communication and recruitment efforts.
-Maintains updated and accurate electronic records of communications and marketing efforts in the campus' candidate management system.
-Lifts and carrys 25 pounds.
-Needs to travel to other campuses and recruitment events.
-Performs other duties as assigned

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Skills / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and three (3) years of related experience; OR, Seven (7) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
-marketing/selling techniques and methods for marketing in a higher education setting;
-principles and practices of recruitment;
-current issues and trends in graduate education and related admission practices;
-graduate admissions practices and principles, organization and administration;
-federal regulations pertaining to international students;
-customer service skills.

Experience in:
-running and creating reports;
-knowledge of computer software programs and data management systems;
-designing presentation materials and giving oral presentation in group setting;
-maintaining effective working relationships.

Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.

Department Statement/Gen Info:
The home base for this position will be on the West campus of Arizona State University although Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has programs at all four campuses. For more detailed information about Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, please visit our website at http://education.asu.edu/.

ASU offers a tuition discount for the employee, their spouse and dependents and a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, health insurance and more.

Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License upon employment.

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College actively encourages diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will also be conducted.

Standard Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Close Date:
February 10, 2012

Instructions to Apply:
Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ click "Staff" see job id# 27834