Work closely on a day to day basis with Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to execute the annual student recruitment plan

Assist with planning and organizing local and national recruitment events, including high school visits, college fairs, portfolio review events, etc.

Travel locally and nationally to high schools, universities, and community colleges to present information regarding the programs offered by SCI-Arc

Assist with organizing, scheduling, and coordinating on-campus admissions and recruitment related events (Meet the Chair, Online Information Sessions, Open Houses, New Student Orientation, etc.); facilitating logistics and arranging for special services and refreshments as needed

Accurately enter prospective applicant information and recruitment contact & event information into database

Review and run periodic reports to ensure data integrity and efficiency utilizing the database (Jenzabar EX) to assist in managing and monitoring recruitment activities

Provide assistance in researching target schools and community contacts

Provide assistance to prospective applicants, current students, faculty and/or staff by responding to questions regarding degree programs and admissions policies and procedures

Assist with responding to general inquiry emails

Assist in all areas of the application process to garner completed application files. This includes processing online internet submissions, corresponding with applicants regarding missing application materials, updating applicant files with supporting materials, and report generation

Communicate regularly via phone and email with recently accepted applicants to improve the enrollment yield and with wait listed applicants to ensure their interest remains

Provide prospective students and visiting groups with tours of the campus

Counsel prospective students on the admissions process and provide feedback to applicants regarding specifics of their application

Help facilitate online and printed advertising

Coordinate prospective student and program related mailings (electronic and printed)

Maintain the SCI-Arc and my.sciarc.edu website with current housing information

Collect and coordinate images of student & faculty work with other departments

Ensure consistent enforcement of admissions policies and procedures

Other administrative duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree or higher required. A degree in architecture, visual arts or design is strongly recommended

1-2 years of prior recruitment experience in higher education is required, preferably at an art/design/architecture school

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills to clearly convey information in person, writing, and over the phone

Skill in writing clear and concise correspondences, memos, and e-mails

Ability to provide constructive feedback about prospective student’s art work or portfolio

Strong public speaking skills with a warm and approachable demeanor

Independent problem solver

Highly self-motivated

Ability to maintain effective working relationships; to apply good customer service strategies; to maintain privacy of records; to interact with students, faculty, staff and community; to work in a multiethnic environment

Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

Must have a reliable vehicle and valid Driver’s License

Ability to speak Mandarin highly preferred

Computer Experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; experience with Jenzabar EX or similar constituent management software system preferred