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Position Information

Department/CollegeRecruitingPosition TitleEnrollment Advisor/RecruiterJob CategoryStaffPosting Number00217FLSANon-ExemptFull or Part TimeFull-TimeOtherTemporaryNoIf Temporary, number of months Position Summary Information

Duties

The Recruiter is a representative of Athens State University with the primary duty to recruit and support prospective students through enrollment. The Recruiter will provide information about the university, its programs and admissions criteria and assist with a smooth matriculation to Athens State University. Recruiters will have flexible hours to include nights and weekends with up to 75% travel. Must attend transfer programs, recruiting events and make market visits as directed. The Advisor will also provide processing support for Enrollment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Promoting Athens State University to prospective applicants
•Represent Athens State University at community and technical colleges, high schools, corporate events, festivals, college fairs, conventions, conferences and other venues
•Disseminate Athens State University Program information to potential students
•Assist students with the application process
•Support Admission functions and processing
•Track student contacts through the first enrollment process
•Meet annual recruitment goals as established by the Director of Admissions
•Complete other tasks as assigned
•Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need
•Actively work towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers and internal faculty and staff
•Maintain “open door” to internal and external customers
•Identify opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation
•Proactively engage in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people
•Routinely practice self-monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
•Excellent organizational skills
•Must have the maturity and adaptability to be team oriented and yet able to work independently with minimal supervision
•Must be willing and able to travel by auto to perform university recruitment business
•Must be eligible to meet and maintain auto insurance requirements of the University
•Ability to communicate effectively with others
•Recruiting and/or sales experience
•Knowledgeable of Athens State University Degree programs
•Microsoft Applications experience

Salary Schedule

Salary Band: P20
To view salary schedules, visit:
www.athens.edu/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.

Background Check Statement

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date08/21/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Make sure to include the email address for each reference if available.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Starting date: As soon as possible
Position closes: August 21, 2019, midnight, CST

For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education web or print ad
   • Higher Ed Jobs.com
   • Special Publication or Professional Journal
   • Athens State University website (Athens.edu)
   • Personal or Employee Referral
   • Local newspaper ad
   • Other
   • Inside Higher Ed

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document