Recruitment Coordinator, College of Journalism & Mass Communications UNL

Responsibilities include coordinating college recruitment initiatives, assisting faculty to design recruitment strategies, and representing the college at all recruitment events. In coordination with the Marketing and Communications Director, the recruiter will develop and implement a data-driven strategic recruitment plan for the college that aligns with the college’s strategic initiatives. The recruiter will initiate and maintain positive relationships with personnel at secondary schools, community colleges, four-year institutions, community agencies, faculty, alumni and other involved in student recruitment. Additionally, the recruiter will hire, train, and deploy enthusiastic current student ambassadors to assist at recruitment events. This position will represent CoJMC at the Office of Admissions daily campus visits program, Red Letter Days, honors and diversity events, or other recruitment activities across the state or country. This position will also assist the Adviser and Internship Coordinator with the collection and maintenance of internship and job placement data in the college and report on that data.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, advertising and public relations or related field. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills, experience public speaking in both small and large forums. Ability to relate to people of all age groups, academic abilities and cultures. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software. Candidates must have experience with strategic plans and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in student affairs, marketing, advertising and public relations or related field. Two year’s experience in admissions, communications, marketing, sales, or other relevant experience. Experience working in higher education, student information systems and event planning. Experience supervising staff. Youth branding and marketing experience. Understanding of the unique fields of journalism, advertising, broadcasting and public relations.

For more information about this position and to apply:
https://employment.unl.edu/postings/44208