Job Details

Senior Coordinator-Graduate School

Position Number: 6114171
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Senior Coordinator-Graduate School

Job ID: 13312
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Graduate School

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $46,550 annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Working under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Student Support, the Coordinator for Outreach & Recruitment is responsible for managing Graduate School efforts to promote graduate education and to provide comprehensive strategic outreach and recruitment support to academic programs. The Senior Coordinator will work with Graduate School staff and with academic and professional units across campus to develop communication campaigns and materials to assist graduate programs in their recruitment efforts

Essential Functions

Educates UTEP undergraduate students about the value of graduate school and develops intentional approaches to transitioning students to graduate studies at UTEP.

Uses data to assess the impact and effectiveness of outreach and recruitment activities.

Uses the University's Constituent Relationship Management system (CRM) to develop, implement, and assess data-driven recruitment and outreach campaigns.

Works with leadership in graduate programs to facilitate and improve their recruitment efforts, e.g. provides training to faculty, staff, and student advocates who can represent UTEP at recruitment fairs and outreach events.

Oversees the development and dissemination of outreach materials for Graduate School programs and initiatives, including print, web-based, and social media.

In liaison with UTEP Marketing & Communications team, explore and implement new marketing, communication, and student engagement strategies in line with best practices.

Develops and delivers presentations (virtual and in-person) to prospective students about graduate education at UTEP, as well as Graduate School services.

Serves as Graduate School point-of-contact for UTEP Fast-Track programs; works with Assistant Director and Enrollment Team to develop plan to promote and grow these programs.

In consultation with the Assistant Director for Student Support, maintains the Graduate School's social media presence through outlets such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Under direction from the Assistant Dean, assist in major fundraising campaigns undertaken by the Graduate School.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to support recruitment events.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated customer service, project management, and presentation skills.

Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with and ability to use various social media and other similar digital communications tools.

Preferred Education/Experience: Graduate degree and awareness of graduate education.

Professional experience in student recruiting, marketing, fundraising/development, or communications.

Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13312&PostingSeq=1