Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7638

Working TitleSENIOR GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITER

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentRecruitment

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To plan, coordinate and promote graduate student recruitment for the University’s graduate programs across all academic colleges. Responsible for recruitment of students to the University’s graduate programs as well as planning, coordinating, and promoting programs and activities of the University’s Graduate College.

Description of Duties

• Plans and coordinates the recruitment and retention activities of the UTRGV Graduate College in conjunction with the Dean of the Graduate College, Deans, Chairs, and Graduate Program Coordinators/Directors.

• Develops strategic plans to recruit students to the University’s graduate and support programs.

• Develops and maintains communication links with universities, community colleges, graduate employers, media, civic organizations, government entities, international and other organizations.

• Conducts meetings with prospective graduate students to provide information about graduate programs and coordinate tours of the University.

• Coordinates follow-ups with prospective students.

• Manages all correspondence from prospective students.

• Provides advisement including, but not limited to, admissions requirements, policies, and prerequisite courses for prospective graduate students interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree.

• Maintains documentation of all advising sessions with prospective students.

• Prepares, develops and maintains statistical data.

• Compiles statistics on graduate enrollment, analyzes trends and prepares forecast.

• Conducts research on local, national and international graduate programs, graduate school trends and workforce needs and makes recommendations for improvements for UTRGV .

• Coordinates with the Strategic Analysis and Institutional Reporting ( SAIR ) Office, Admissions, and the Office of the Registrar to provide statistical data in support of the Graduate College and the University.

• Provides career counseling and advice for graduate students to promote student success and enable appropriate job searches.

• Coordinates with the University’s Career Services Office to plan and coordinate graduate career fairs.

• Collaborates with Admissions and Students Services in university-wide events/activities and orientation sessions.

• Provides guidance in the resolution of complex customer/student questions by demonstrating a high level of proficiency across various software applications such as the Student Information System, and by remaining current on federal, state, and institutional practices and procedures, admissions requirements, and institutional degrees and programs.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from immediate supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned support staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Three (3) years of work experience, including experience in student related programs, recruitment, financial aid, admissions and/or advising.

Preferred Experience

More than three (3) years experience in Higher Education in recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or related area.

Equipment

Standard office equipment including personal computer, fax, and telephone.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment. May be required to work weekends and/or evenings; some travel required.

Other

Must possess effective oral and written communication skills to work with a variety of people; Possess ability to work collaboratively with others and is able to manage multiple tasks. Ability to quickly gain familiarity with university policies, procedures and programs.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/12/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43327

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document