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Job Description

Summary/Objective

This position’s primary responsibilities fall into three categories: 1) support for Business Partners program, 2) external engagement, and 3) student retention. This position provides support to the College of Business and Humanities, effectively communicates with stakeholders, and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Engages with a diverse group of internal and external inquiries and visitors to campus.

A key function of this position is to generate interest and leads for the College of Business and Humanities (COBH), working closely with Admissions. Key components include outreach to prospective students, establishing business and community contacts, and promoting programs through a variety of platforms and strategic networking. While Admissions will manage the recruitment funnel, this individual will collaborate closely with the Admissions team, participating in specialized training as needed. In addition, this individual will work to support current student success including, but not limited to, coordinating and communicating with support services, as well as informal and formal student advising and guidance.

Essential Functions

This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment.

• Serve as the first contact for all COBH visitors and develop and maintain professional, positive rapport with students, parents, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Compile program data and information for reports as directed.
• Coordinate and oversee the prospective student process, including maintaining prospective student brochures and recruitment materials.
• Develop, update, and maintain accreditation documents.
• Stay well-versed in all UF programs to provide a broader university context, with COBH prospective student lead generation as the primary focus.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management to highlight COBH’s unique qualities in marketing materials.
• Develop outreach plans for both traditional and non-traditional students, including organizing COBH-specific visits, open houses, and information sessions.
• Manage COBH’s Business Partnerships Program, including coordination of annual memberships and employer campus events.
• Assist current COBH students with basic advising questions and provide the necessary and applicable guidance. Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for the position.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage COBH’s social media presence in collaboration with UF’s marketing team.
• Ensure alignment of COBH program branding with admissions and UF-wide efforts.

This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Teamwork orientation
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Written and verbal communication proficiency.
• Technical Capacity, specifically Microsoft Office Problem solving/analysis
• Collaboration skills
• Professional, ethical Conduct
• Organizational skills Personal effectiveness/credibility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities (with the exception of student workers).

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting up to 35 pounds, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and displays.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 12-month position, with 25% travel requirements. General work days are Monday through Friday, though there will be limited evenings and weekends required. This individual will be functionally located within the College of Business and Humanities. Formative and summative evaluations will be done in collaboration with the supervisor.

Travel

Occasional travel with the infrequent overnight stays is expected for this position (e.g. to partnering institutions or higher education, high schools, conferences). A valid US Drivers’ license with a safe driving record is required, and the energy and ability to travel. No international travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma required. Experience in higher education, specifically with regard to recruiting or student services. Strong interpersonal communication skills, work ethic, attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to learn and adapt to various computer software, and the ability to learn and work independently are essential.

Preferred Education and Experience

Four-year degree or equivalent experience in business. Event planning with coordination experience is helpful. Marketing experience is helpful. Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably in business and/or humanities. Work effectively with others to achieve common goals and an ability to alter planned activities in order to accommodate new or changed situations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

The University of Findlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Vet.  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.