Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering over 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S.News & World Report's Best Colleges for seven years running. The university provides outstanding opportunities for staff in advancement, professional growth, and Christian ministry. APU seeks staff who model excellence in their discipline and have a clear and compelling understanding of their faith and Christian commitment.
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering over 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S.News & World Report's Best Colleges for seven years running. The university provides outstanding opportunities for staff in advancement, professional growth, and Christian ministry. APU seeks staff who model excellence in their discipline and have a clear and compelling understanding of their faith and Christian commitment.
The Program Representative will serve as a representative of Azusa Pacific University to prospective students interested in all academic programs offered at Azusa Pacific University, with particular attention being given to those academic programs offered at the Murrieta Regional Center. This position will handle general recruiting, candidate follow up and student service activities, as well as assisting the Executive Director in other recruiting/retention activities.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Required Experience
- Seven - ten years of business, recruiting, or marketing experience, preferably in a higher education institution working with adult learners.
Primary Duties
- Coordinates with the Executive Director to promote all academic programs offered at the Center. On average, 60% of the Program Representative’s time will be spent doing promotion/recruitment for APU outside the Center and 40% within the Center. Specific recruitment goals will be identified by the Executive Director.
- Coordinates with the Executive Director to schedule, promote, prepare informational materials, set-up room/refreshments, schedule individual appointments, conduct group informational meetings, and follow-up on potential students who attended these meetings. Information meetings will be held for all academic programs and will include targeting Murrieta student prospects, businesses, churches, community leaders, and schools.
- Coordinates with the Executive Director to ensure accuracy of recruiting.
- Follows up with potential students on a continuous basis either by phone and/or written correspondence. Counsels prospective students in one-on-one sessions. Sends follow-up letters in a timely manner to prospective students who have not submitted their application. Communicates all correspondence and student follow up with the Executive Director in a timely and efficient manner.
- Follows direction from the Director of Graduate Admissions related to all recruiting policies, procedures and practices.
- Works effectively with staff and faculty, providing support for academic programs: recruiting through enrollment of students.
- Attends community and recruitment events as scheduled by the Executive Director.
- Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned by the Executive Director.
Skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products to complete tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to a diverse population.
- Ability to conduct group meetings and make formal presentations to prospective students and businesses.
- Good public relations skills, including the ability to communicate in written and oral forms with proper English usage.
Mental Demands
- Strong organizational skills and project management skills.
- Ability to understand goals and conceptualize a project; formulate objectives, methodology, and conduct evaluation.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
- Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and independent judgment in coordinating and providing team leadership.
- Presents self in a professional manner reflecting the goals and standards of APU.
- In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
Physical Demands
- Intermittent sitting for several hours per day.
- Repetitive wrist and finger motions with use of the computer.
- Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
- Able to lift, pull, grasp, bend, reach, lift 25 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to drive to off-site locations.
- Possesses a valid California driver license and automobile in good working order.
Visual Demands
- Computer monitor, reading, and driving.
Environment
- Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature, varied weather conditions when traveling.
Technologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
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Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.