Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S05952P Position Title Academic Recruiter Department Business Location Arlington Job Family Student Services Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Occasional weekends and evening projects
Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $50,000. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary Recruit undergraduate business students for programs currently offered by the College of Business at UT Arlington. Incumbent will also be involved in the planning, execution, and assessment of student recruitment related activities and/or events.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Partner with other College of Business outreach and recruiting staff to market and promote the college’s undergraduate programs off campus to businesses, community colleges, high schools and other organizations in connection with recruitment of students.
- Contribute to the creation of an effective communication and recruitment strategy to encourage prospective students to select the college. These may include mailings, phone campaigns, electronic communications, college/high school visits, information sessions and other special events.
- Attend recruitment fairs and conferences in order to establish relationships and collaborations with colleges/universities.
- Act as a liaison between schools, community colleges, and community groups and the college to coordinate group tours, presentations and disseminate admissions requirements and program details to potential students and to influencers of potential students.
- Effectively coordinate with university recruiting efforts and staff.
- Develop and maintain professional networks and technical knowledge by participating in professional conferences and workshops.
- Keep prospects informed by maintaining consistent and accurate communication from initial inquiry through the stages of applicant to enrolled student.
- Review and evaluate prospective transfer student transcripts and provide general counsel on the requirements needed for College of Business undergraduate programs.
- Continuously learn and update relevant program knowledge base to perpetuate accurate communications.
- Collaborate with Business Undergraduate Advising to facilitate communication with admitted students.
- Collect prospect data and maintain prospective student information database.
- Monitor UTA reports related to undergraduate recruitment and admissions.
- Generate and distribute to Dean, Associate Dean and/or Program Directors statistical data on applicants, newly-admitted students, newly enrolled students for undergraduate business programs.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an AACSB institution with two (2) years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, student affairs, and/or customer service and sales.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual – English/Spanish.
- Three (3) years of consultative sales experience and marketing experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and outside contacts.
- Requires oral presentation skills.
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management programs) and familiar with electronic communications strategies including social media.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Must be willing and able to travel by plane and/or automobile to conduct recruitment business.
- Should possess a good understanding of higher education and issues related to student affairs.
Other Requirements Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
- The employee must be able to speak clearly, and hear effectively.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
[email protected] .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of recruiting experience do you have?
- None/less than 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 to 7 years
- 8 or more years
- * How many years of experience do you have with counseling students in an academic and scholastic matter, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * Are you fluently bilingual in Spanish and English?
- * Are you available to work occasional evenings and/or weekends if necessary?
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents - Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,