Recruitment/Admissions Associate
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Recruitment/Admissions Associate

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a minimum of $40,000 per year. FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where we care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are better together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate courageous integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to be curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show your fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values.

Department Summary

The Division of Enrollment Management within the University of North Texas Health Science Center encompasses Admissions and Recruitment, Financial Aid and Student Records, and Enrollment. This team assists students from the beginning of their academic journey through their degree completion at UNTHSC.

Position Overview

The Department of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Recruitment/Admissions Associate to join our team, within the Office of Recruitment. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, will have the skillset needed to speak to and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and will have excellent oral and written communication skills.

This position:

• Provides outstanding customer service to the prospective applicants and current students.
• Assists with the application process.
• Follows up with prospective applicants and current students promptly either through emails, telephone or regular mail or by having a brief face to face interaction.
• Travels DFW, the State of TX, and Out of State Institutions to various College Fairs and Events representing HSC.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one-year related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Familiarity with college/university admissions, including application review, eligibility requirements, and enrollment procedures.

- Understanding of best practices for attracting and engaging prospective students, including outreach and marketing techniques.

- Knowledge of using databases, CRM systems (like Salesforce, Slate, etc.), and applicant tracking systems to manage candidate data.

- Awareness of higher education trends, demographic shifts, and emerging recruitment strategies.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with prospective students, families, and internal teams.

- Ability to provide excellent service, answer inquiries, and support applicants through the admissions process.

- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities, especially during peak recruitment seasons.

- Competency in using office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite) and specialized recruitment/admissions tools.

- Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while handling a variety of responsibilities.

- Ability to fly on a commercial airline.

- Ability to project and plan travel expenses.

- Ability to track and report all travel expenses.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in higher education recruitment or admissions.

- Familiarity with managing and organizing virtual events or programs.

- Proficiency in virtual tools such as Teams, Calendly, Salesforce, or EIS.

- Strong technology skills, including knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

- Speak to both large and small groups of people about HSC programs.

- Develops relationships with Advisors at various Higher Education institutions and leads efforts in recruitment.

- Managing email inquiries and assisting with file reviews.

- Contributing to the development and success of our virtual recruitment initiatives.

- Providing exceptional customer service to prospective students.

- Maintains computerized records of prospects, and contact persons and produces timely reports using the information in the data base.

Physical Requirements

- Communicating with others to exchange information.

- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

- No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some evenings and weekends as required.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.