CONTRACT TERMS: Full-time, 12-month PRIMARY DUTY: The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of recruitment and yield in their assigned territory. Coordinators must represent and promote Northwest Missouri State University accurately and persuasively to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators and other publics within the assigned territory. Additionally, the Recruitment Coordinator assists the Admissions-Recruitment team with the administration of all campus recruitment activities.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for the coordination of recruitment and yield in assigned territory. * Management of all off-campus recruitment activities. (Include but not limited to counselor luncheons, junior nights, high school visits, college fairs, regional conferences, award presentations and other venues) with their assigned territory * Responsible for the coordination and management of all virtual recruitment activities including but not limited to: large group, small group, and personalized sessions with their assigned territory * Create and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics within assigned territory by providing information on academics, value, housing, student life, and general university activities * Analyze student data to select which recruitment strategies and information is most effective for each prospective student. * Utilize data management to target select populations for all armchair recruitment activities. * Actively conduct armchair recruitment that occurs during all stages of the recruitment funnel. Includes contact via emails, personal notes, phone calls, texting, and social media. * Utilize data management for the coordination of all off-campus recruitment activities within their assigned territory (counselor luncheons, junior days, high school visits, college fairs, regional conferences, enrollment workshops and other venues as assigned) * Establish, maintain and build relationships with guidance counselors through phone call prospecting. * Review, update, and utilize computer-based lead tracking systems to aid in prospective student recruitment * Analyze data and select high schools and community colleges within their assigned territory to visit and conduct group presentations * Use territory management and data analysis to select college fairs to participate in.  * Utilize value-added and relationship-based techniques when working with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics * Create and achieve territorial goals and objectives based on trend data, historical reporting, and evaluation of prospect and admitted database information  * Analyze, read, and report feedback to Admissions-Recruitment leadership with on-going competitive environment * Assist with the coordination of Summer Orientation and Registration, Advantage week, and General Registration * Survey residents of assigned territory to assess needs of prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics * Serve as a liaison between various internal departments in resolution of prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and other publics concerns and issues * Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Undergraduate Degree or completion of 90+ credit hours and with Bachelor's degree expected in one year Certification/License: Driver's license Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the field or a related area Skills: Extensive knowledge of colleges and universities; ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds as well as cultivate awareness of cultural diversity; strong organizational skills; strong public speaking skills; ability to load, unload, and set up exhibits WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment with a work schedule determined based on service needs, which will likely include early morning, night, and/or weekend hours. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org. UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.  Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S." For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.