UNIV - Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist - College of Pharmacy

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist implements strategies to recruit prospective students to support the MUSC College of Pharmacy strategic enrollment goals. The position is expected to meet annual application goals by developing key relationships with high schools, colleges, and community organizations; organizing virtual and in-person recruitment events; making presentations to targeted groups; and implementing a communications plan for following up with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors and faculty advisors. This position requires travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may fall outside of traditional office hours (after 5 p.m. and weekends) to meet the needs of our prospective students. This position reports directly to the Admissions Manager. After a probationary period, this position may allow a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days of remote work.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC000948 COP College Of Pharmacy Deans Office

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN08

Pay Range

46,206.00 - 62,322.00 - 78,540.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

30% External Recruitment Activities

Establish and maintain a network of professional relationships with pre-professional advisors, STEM faculty, relevant clubs and organizations, etc. by conducting recruiting and outreach visits to high schools, technical schools and four-year colleges in South Carolina, as well as targeted out-of-state schools. Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person recruitment events, to include one-on-one visits, presentations, fairs, pre-pharmacy club meetings, panels, conferences, and other outreach opportunities. Responsible for registering and scheduling visits, coordinating individuals (faculty, staff and/or student ambassadors) to work events, and coordinating all other event related details. Anticipate 60% travel.

25% College Recruitment Programming

Plans and executes College of Pharmacy programing for prospective students and supports MUSC-wide events targeted to prospective students. Events include PharmDamentals (high school summer program), PREP (college summer program), Student Mentors for Future Pharmacists, Pharmacy Career Pathways Certificate Program, Virtual Information Sessions, Discover MUSC, etc. Responsible for all aspects of recruitment event planning including scheduling, set-up/break-down, staffing (faculty, staff, and student ambassadors), registration management, email communications (internal and external), event promotion in coordination with the Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, and participation in scheduled events. Coordinates and assists perspective students with setting up campus tours and shadowing experiences. Creates presentations and recruitment materials, tailoring content to resonate with the specific audience and content of each event.

15% CRM Management & Reporting

Responsible for documenting, tracking, and reporting via MUSC’s CRM system actions, activities, and KPIs related to recruitment plans and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to, monitoring external recruitment activities and events, inputting travel and expense reports, tracking attendance, follow-up communications, and sending emails to prospective students. With support from the Digital Marketing Manager[JB1.1], assist in developing targeted recruitment communications to prospective students and other key stakeholders that are consistent with the college’s over-arching messaging, communications plan, and branding guidelines (e.g. monthly newsletter).

15% Inbound Recruitment Activities

With an emphasis on outstanding customer service and rapid response turnaround, serves as the main point of contact for the College of Pharmacy recruitment inquiries from prospective students. Conveys admissions and academic program information to prospective students via email, telephone, SMS, virtual platforms, and in-person appointments.

10% Develop & Execute a Strategic Recruitment Plan

Under the direction of the Admissions Manager develop and execute a strategic and operational plan for effective student recruitment to achieve the colleges overall enrollment goals. Attending and representing the college at targeted local, state and national meetings where recruitment opportunities exist and analyzing data to make informed recommendations for improvements.

5% Other Duties As Assigned

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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