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Regional Coordinator, California Recruitment

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks enthusiastic candidates who are interested in representing the University of Arizona and the division of Enrollment Management. The Regional Coordinator of California Recruitment is responsible for the development and oversight for the San Francisco Bay Area based recruitment efforts at an exciting time for the university. With new leadership and a new vision for the institution, the excitement and enthusiasm for the Wildcat experience is palpable, and these critical roles serve as the entry point for prospective students to discover Arizona and the Wildcat community.

The Regional Coordinator of California Recruitment manages all recruiting aspects of their assigned travel territory (including extensive travel year-round with peak times in the fall and spring) and is responsible for the administrative functions related to their role and proper expenditure of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel. This position interprets admissions policies, academic policies and requirements, and student service policies and procedures, and effectively communicates these along with the Arizona story to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, community college administrators, advisors, community-based organizations and other faculty and staff. They will use training and sound judgment to read, review and evaluate prospective students for admission to the University of Arizona.

This position will work out of a home office and will have a schedule outside of the traditional Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This position is a regional position for the recruitment team and must be based out of the San Francisco Bay Area and prepared to travel frequently to surrounding areas and other out of state territories as needed. This position is eligible for a geographic differential, which will be paid in addition to the base salary. The geographic differential for this position when located in San Francisco Bay Area is 20.20% of the base salary rate. The position will be classified as Exempt from overtime if the combined base salary and geographic differential meet California's requirements for overtime exemption. Changes to the position's exemption classification would not affect the position duties as outlined. Come join this exciting team! Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities - Travel and Territory Management

• Serve as a primary resource for prospective students and families to support the recruitment, application process, and enrollment to the University.
• Plan, organize and attend various recruitment and yield events for the University that occur in the day, evening, and on weekends.
• Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Responsible for managing a budget for the assigned territory, including purchasing travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports.
• Assist other regional admission staff as needed with recruitment events/programs, including support as needed outside of the assigned territory (with potential for limited international travel).
• Frequent travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings and events.
• Effectively communicate the value of an Arizona education through conversation, presentation, at college fairs, and in written communication.
• Responsible for providing initial financial aid and scholarship guidance.
• Support students to complete their applications by submitting materials and required documents within the assigned territory, being mindful of key dates and deadlines.
• Oversee the management of assigned territory market to establish benchmarks to reach overall recruitment goals.
• Utilize technology and social media resources to effectively market and communicate to audiences.

Application Review

• Read, evaluate and recommend admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as assigned.
• Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships.
• Utilize training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each student's full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona.
• Participate in committee review and shared decision-making.
• Utilize Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership.

Relationship Building

• Counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and student life at the University of Arizona.
• Maintain professional affiliations including local, regional, and national affiliates as it correlates with the scope of your enrollment goals.
• This role involves a high level of communication via SMS text, email, phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required.
• Accurately record engagement, interactions, and work, successfully navigating multiple university systems of record and client relation management systems.
• Develop and grow partnerships with community college advisors and other community college campus partners.
• Communicate and coordinate with college counselors and advisors to nurture relationships and establish rapport.

Strategic Recruitment

• Research, design and implement strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership.
• Administer and assist in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students.
• Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work.
• Stay on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics.
• Liaise with internal campus partners and external stakeholders to support university objectives.
• Represent the university at professional conferences and related events.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General familiarity of the Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Skill for helping students in a higher education setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high levels of customer service, and meet students where they are.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families.
• Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and be able to travel statewide using all modes of transportation. This position requires limited international travel. Must have a valid passport. Must live or relocate to live in either San Francisco Bay Area.

Preferred Qualifications - Higher education experience. Master's degree. Experience working remotely.

FLSA - Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week - 40

Job FTE - 1.0

Work Calendar - Fiscal

Job Category - Student Services

Benefits Eligible - Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay - $22.77 - $28.46 + Up to 20.20% Geographic Stipend

Compensation Type - hourly rate

Grade - 6

Compensation Guidance - The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level - PC2

Job Family - Recruitment & Admissions

Job Function - Student Services

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