Student Recruiter

The College of Pharmacy (https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/) is seeking a resourceful, dynamic, and experienced individual to join its team. Since 1945, the College of Pharmacy has been educating students as the only College of Pharmacy in the state of New Mexico. The College is a supportive environment that leads to lifelong connections and success through a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, cutting-edge curriculum, and personalized mentorship. We are 5th in the U.S. in NIH funding, empowering groundbreaking research in environmental toxicology (human exposure to heavy metals and microplastics) and Substance Use Disorder, producing innovators who drive change in healthcare research. The College of Pharmacy has graduated over 3,400 students and 81% of New Mexico's pharmacist workforce are UNM College of Pharmacy alumni.

Nestled in the heart of UNM's Health Sciences Campus, it is active in advancing pharmacy practice and clinical care at the state and national level. In joining the College of Pharmacy, you will be helping to achieve its mission to develop pharmacists, educators and scientists in an inclusive environment whose leadership, dedication and innovation improves the health of our communities. Your impact can be felt for generations in improving health outcomes for New Mexico's diverse population.

The Student Recruiter plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining students for various academic programs. This position serves as a primary recruiter, engaging with prospective students, parents, educators, and community stakeholders through in-person and virtual outreach. The role requires local and regional travel, including weekend and evening events, as part of a strategic enrollment effort. This individual will work closely with admissions, financial aid, and academic departments to provide comprehensive guidance to potential students.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serves as the primary recruiter for designated academic programs, representing the institution at college fairs, high schools, community colleges, and professional conferences.
2. Provides program requirement details, career pathways, and financial aid information to prospective students.
3. Develops and delivers engaging presentations in various settings, including recruitment fairs, campus tours, and virtual information sessions.
4. Proactively reaches out to students, parents, educators, and community organizations through phone, email, and virtual meetings.
5. Organizes and hosts recruitment events such as webinars, workshops, and campus visits.
6. Coordinates recruitment activities for specialized early admission pathways and programs.
7. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community partners.
8. Serves as a liaison between the university and local school systems to foster academic partnerships and pipeline programs.
9. Collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals to support recruitment strategies.
10. Builds a network of professionals in higher education to exchange best practices and improve recruitment efforts.
11. Develops and implements student recruitment and retention strategies, including targeted outreach and mentorship programs.
12. Creates and manages databases of prospective and current students to track engagement and enrollment trends.
13. Collects and analyzes recruitment data, preparing reports and proposals to assess program effectiveness.
14. Assists with admissions interview dates and student affairs events, supporting overall student engagement initiatives.
15. Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and external agencies regarding admissions and program opportunities.
16. Creates and distributes recruitment and retention resource materials for various stakeholders.
17. Supports student affairs projects, including event planning and execution.
18. Travels regularly within and outside the region for recruitment events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Required Competencies

1. Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in various settings.
3. Experience in student recruitment, admissions, or related higher education functions.
4. Ability to build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and industry partners.
5. Strong organizational and event-planning skills, including coordinating recruitment events.
6. Proficiency in database management, data analysis, and reporting.
7. Knowledge of admissions processes, financial aid, and student retention strategies.
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
9. Have a valid driver's license or obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire.
10. Willingness to travel regularly and work evening/weekends as needed.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience working in higher education.
• Professional experience with academic advising in higher education.
• FERPA knowledge/certification.
• Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to comfortably use Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Teams, and other cloud services.
• Knowledge of customer relationship management tools.
• Have a valid driver's license or obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire.
• Ability to travel locally and statewide.

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A complete application will include:

1. Complete Online Application

2. Resume

3. Cover Letter

4. Provide phone and email contact information for three (current or previous) references. Supervisory references are preferred, but not required.

Applications that do not include a cover letter or are otherwise incomplete may not be considered for the position.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.