Graduate Recruiter, Nursing

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Description

The Graduate Recruiter for Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing provides information for prospective nursing students, parents, faculty, and staff through written and verbal presentations in both one-on-one and group settings. The recruiter works closely with deans, department chairs, director of admission, and others to coordinate recruitment activities and regarding recruitment marketing efforts.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing leadership along with the Director of Graduate Recruitment to identify recruitment opportunities, including but not limited to:
• Prospective student visits and events (on and off campus).
• Connecting prospective students to current students and faculty.
• Communicating changes to new and existing programs in the school.
• Build relationships with existing Educational Partners. Work closely with graduate nursing faculty and Director of Graduate Recruitment to create additional partnerships with hospitals, schools, community organizations, etc.
• Represents the nursing school and/or coordinates involvement at professional fairs, professional conferences/expositions, panels, presentations and other recruitment events. Participates in virtual recruitment events as needed. Coordinate faculty involvement for recruitment events as needed.
• Keeps nursing faculty and staff updated regarding planned recruitment efforts and events.
• Correspond with inquiries and applicants through the application process via phone calls, texts, emails, handwritten cards, etc. and meet weekly communication goals determined by Director of Graduate Recruitment.
• Counsel inquiries and applicants on admission requirements.
• Meet with prospective students on and off campus, in-person and virtually. Provide tours of the College of Health Sciences as needed. Coordinate faculty appointments as needed.
• Coordinates group visits and hands on activities as needed.
• Work closely with the Director of Graduate Recruitment, Director of CRM and Operations, Director of Graduate Student Services, Deans, Department Chairs, and student ambassadors/recruitment team members.
• Assists the marketing and communications team in the development of print and digital marketing materials, including but not limited to brochures, mailings, print advertisements, display materials, digital advertising, email campaigns and websites.
• Oversees the mailing of brochures/application packets to inquirers.
• With the assistance of nursing faculty and staff, coordinate the scheduling, marketing and planning of in person and virtual open house events for prospective students.
• In collaboration with the nursing school leadership, Director of Graduate Recruitment, and Director of Graduate Student Services, develops enrollment goals and maintains/implements annual recruitment plan.
• Utilize CRM platforms to manage prospective student records, analyze recruitment data, generate reports, and provide actionable insights for enrollment strategy and decision-making.
• Plan and take part in initiatives that support the recruitment of students from underserved populations.
• Provide quality customer service to all prospective students and families interested in Samford University.
• On occasion, assist with undergraduate recruitment events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience speaking with large groups of five (5) or more people.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to exercise individual initiative.
• Effective organization and problem-solving skills with particular attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work assignments, and to complete them in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive travel by both air and ground, including but not limited to extended hours in the car, boarding a plane, checking and carrying luggage, and renting vehicles.
• Standing for extended periods of time- up to 4 hours- at recruitment events.
• Basic heavy lifting (approximately 30lbs) on a semi-regular basis during travel and sporadically throughout the year.
• Must be able to travel extensively (12-15 weeks per year).
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree.
• Participation in student organizations while fulfilling an undergraduate degree.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or a related field.
• Previous work in a customer service field.

Employer

Samford University

Address

800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Alabama, 35229

Phone

2057262011

Website

http://www.samford.edu