About the role
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Brenda L. Morales, blm@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$41,800 - $57,000
Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University seeks motivated individuals to apply for the role of Coordinator of Prospective Student Services. The Coordinator of Prospective Student Services coordinates activities related to attracting high-quality students to the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) by working closely with the CEAT Manager of Prospective Student Services, CEAT Deans, OSU Division of Enrollment Management, CEAT School Units, High Schools, Community Colleges, STEM Academies and prospective students and parents.
Primary responsibilities of the Coordinator of Prospective Student Services include but are not limited to:
Serve as liaison to the Division of Enrollment Management to ensure effective management of the recruiting process. Coordinate recruitment activities and strategies with CEAT Student Services.
Serve as liaison to the CEAT school heads to actively recruit qualified students for each CEAT major. Coordinate visits to high schools and community colleges and personal visits with parents and students or groups of parents and students. Provide advice on academic programs, major selection, scholarships, financial aid, enrichment programs and career opportunities.
Coordinate CEAT involvement in all University and College sponsored events that bring student populations to the OSU campus or offsite locations; including high school and junior college career days, college fairs, alumni banquets, STEM fairs and CEAT Discovery Day summer camp programs. Attend events associated with targeted schools and programs such as Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) and Pre-engineering Academies in the recruitment of prospective students.
Work closely with CEAT Marketing and OSU Division of Enrollment Management to develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing and communication plan to attract and engage high-quality prospective students from first contact until the beginning of classes. Focus on enrollment yield will be of high priority.
If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a growth mindset and passion for supporting educational initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's In a related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- One year of related experience in marketing, communications, public relations, higher-education recruiting or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and the general public.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: The successful applicant will possess a positive attitude; exceptional written and oral communication skills; and will work effectively with students, parents, faculty and staff of all ethnic groups. Articulate accurate and timely information to prospective students and their families. Ability to develop/produce professional recruitment displays and printed marketing materials that are appealing to prospective students They will demonstrate creativity, initiative, teamwork, and the desire to contribute positively to the success of the college.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Mathematics or Science
- Three years of experience in higher education.