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Recruitment And Admissions Coordinator- College of Nursing- UTK

Position Number: 6109474
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Recruitment And Admissions Coordinator- College of Nursing- UTK
TN, United States

Job Identification: 363
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 03/26/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
This position oversees recruitment and admissions for all undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Nursing. Responsibilities include managing the application process, developing and executing recruitment strategies, and ensuring timely communication with prospective students. The role involves collaborating with the Director and stakeholders to plan recruitment events, develop marketing materials, and implement clear admissions processes. Additionally, this position oversees the on-boarding and training of new staff, maintains up-to-date promotional materials, and provides ongoing support to prospective students throughout the admissions process.

Responsibilities

Oversee the ongoing processing of applications to ensure a timely response
Collaborate with the Director and other key stakeholders to develop, execute, and assess recruitment outreach plans
Plan and execute activities and special events designed to enhance enrollment, including on-campus visits, visit days, and orientation events
Plan and execute services to support prospective students (e.g., drop-in advising, creating academic plans, etc.)
Develop resources and/or services that provide information to prospective students on the application process, admissions criteria, funding options, etc.
Manage applicant pool, utilizing campus administrative software and ongoing strategic communication, including in-person appointments, phone calls, direct mail, email, and social media, all in an effort to encourage an application for admission and ultimately enrollment.
Review prospective student applications and make independent decisions on each applicant to determine admission and/or consult with the appropriate stakeholder to render a final admission decision.
Engage in consistent prospect follow-up or redirect to the appropriate role for additional support
Maintain a clear understanding and support of the nature of the institution/college/program and communicate this to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors and other constituents.
Oversee the recruitment, on-boarding, and training of Nursing Student Ambassadors

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in related field or enrolled in a Master's degree program
3+ years of directly related work experience
Experience in academic advising, admissions, recruitment or a related field
Experience in public speaking or presenting to large groups

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication.
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate change.
Administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to complete simultaneous projects.
Evidence of team building skills that foster collaboration and ability to interact with a broad base of individuals (administration, faculty, staff, clinical partners, students, etc.)
Computer literacy and strong skills with digital literacy tools.
Willingness to learn new systems, programs, skills and other information.

Work Location: Knoxville, TN - onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

UT market range: MR08
Anticipated hiring range: $54,000 - $56,000
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before January 31, 2025

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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