Recruiter, Admissions and Enrollment - College of Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Recruiter, Admissions and Enrollment. Under the direction of the Director of Admissions in the Office of Professional Education, this position performs the leadership and operations functions for recruitment and associated event management for the College of Pharmacy (COP). This is a full-time position, requiring travel and some work outside the posted 8am-5pm schedule.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Recruit & Retain Prospective & Current Students for College of Pharmacy
- Recruit and inform PharmD prospective students through in-person (including site visits), online meetings, email, or telephone communication.
- Provide presentations and meetings for PharmD prospective students and their guests to promote enrollment in the College of Pharmacy.
- Provide quality and timely responses to all student inquiries regarding interest in the COP.
- Utilize a variety of social media and communication methods to engage with prospective students and generate interest in enrolling in the COP.
Application Processing and Evaluation
- Participate in the admissions review and process to provide insight about candidate application and readiness.
- Counsel and advise prospective and current students and their families concerning admission policies, procedures, application materials and other relevant information.
Student Transition Services
- Provide information and advice to prospective and new students and parents/family members about professional student life to ease transition from undergraduate to professional program.
- May assist with orientation services.
Communication and Outreach
- Represent the COP to external stakeholders, primarily prospective students, their families, pre-health advisors, faculty, as well as current UI students.
- Plan and implement student outreach activities primarily focusing on our region and surrounding states.
- Utilize social media and current and emerging methods for communicating with stakeholders.
- Supervise the Pharmacy Student Ambassador Network of ambassadors (PSAN), including hiring and training ambassadors on admissions requirements, effective storytelling, panel etiquette, and tour presentations.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, education, communication, counseling or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Required
- Experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, sales, or marketing.
- Adept using various social media outlets.
- Record of extensive use of various modes of communication to relay concepts or procedures to people from a variety of backgrounds.
- History of structuring events efficiently and with attention to detail.
- Use of web-based applications, video conference software, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Experience preparing and delivering informative, motivating, and persuasive presentations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Services standards.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience in higher education.
- Previous experience in recruitment of students.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
