Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist

Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants. Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.

Admissions & Financial Aid

Essential Functions

• Attend Office of Admissions and Financial Aid/School of Health and Rehabilitation programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Help coordinate OAFA/SHRS presence at Pitt Admissions Programs. Represents SHRS/Transfer Team by offering presentations and Q&A sessions with prospective and admitted students.
• Assist with developing and implementing strategies to recruit a diverse pool of potential transfer applicants (share ideas about transfer audience, information, ideas of call to action, ideas for webpages/advertising).
• Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, and student activities following established procedures and precedents. Conducts enrollment and informational meetings with prospective students and their families. Some activities include but are not limited to: r esponding to phone calls, emails, cases, Panther Link, r eview and complete committee reads, s upport Transfer Welcome Center, g ive transfer presentations, m eet with students and families to answer their questions, and h elp cover virtual appointments.
• Collaborates with SHRS enrollment and OAFA to assess transfer student eligibility and resolve complex problems as necessary.
• When needed, travels within and out of state for recruitment activities such as conducting information sessions and tabling at colleges, college fairs, and conferences.
• Assists with nurturing prospective students through the enrollment funnel with the goal of application and enrollment with special focus on SHRS undergraduate and accelerated programs.
• Maintains communications and record of barriers via prospective student database.
• Maintains basic knowledge of SHRS academic programming and University/admission and transfer admission information.
  
  

Physical Effort

Mobility with regard to possible travel within the United States. Valid driver’s license is required. May be required to carry a box of material (up to 50 lbs.) from car and/or from building to building or between floors.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Admissions Counselor III

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family

Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some mornings, evenings and weekends may be required

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable