WCUCOM Recruiter

WCUCOM Recruiter

Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Job Summary

The WCUCOM Recruiter is responsible for the recruitment of prospective medical school applicants who are likely to serve and meet the mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This position will report to and work with the Director of Recruitment to recruit a talented and diverse class of students who are academically prepared to successfully complete the curriculum including those who reflect the communities we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist WCUCOM and WCU in the implementation of their respective Mission Statement(s), Statement(s) of Purpose, Institutional Plan(s), and Financial Plan(s)
• Travel in and out of state with overnight trips to colleges/universities and to local and national events to recruit students for WCUCOM;
• Serve as Student Advocate Association liaison;
• Develop relationships with pre-med advisors across the Gulf South;
• Oversee the WCUCOM promotional items supply to include ordering and management;
• Maintain WCUCOM promotional items and ensure proper check-out processes are followed;
• Assist students with the contact information needed for student physical and mental health resources;
• Complete the preparation of orientation/registration materials for new students;
• Collect and maintain registration materials from incoming COM students
• Assist in conducting campus tours
• Maintain and Review StudentDoctor.net page;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have prior experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office Professional software
• Must have computer networking skills to participate in virtual meetings and recruiting activities.
• Must have a flexible schedule amenable to travel within the United States.
• Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Must be punctual and able to work required hours
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic medicine in the area of Student Affairs
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration, Public Health, or Education-related fields
• Have the ability to work independently, complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment, demonstrate tactfulness and discretion, and maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands

• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, and minor office equipment
• Must have the strength to carry, travel and set up recruiting and promotional materials
• Must be able to drive and travel by car both in and out of state