Academic Advisor – Marketing, Recruitment and Retention Specialist – CNAS

Categories: South Central Region 7

Department:

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Institution:

Missouri State University

Date Posted:

Mar 27 2024 11:01AM

Close Date:

May 27 2024
 

Position Description

The Academic Advisor – Marketing, Recruitment and Retention Specialist – CNAS supports the faculty advisors, departments, and programs within the college; assists in the development of retention strategies for current students, visits with prospective students, meets with students interested in changing their majors to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, and serves as SOAR advisor for the college. In addition this position helps to achieve college enrollment and recruitment goals by establishing and maintaining effective communication with targeted high schools and community colleges and developing and implementing recruitment activities.

Duties

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student population is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Knowledge and expertise in the use of marketing communication tools, including digital marketing and social media or the desire to learn these skills is required. Other: Maintains Master Advisor status. The scope of this position requires occasional overnight travel and the ability to lift and carry materials and equipment of awkward shape weighing up to 40 pounds.

Application Process

https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/73931

Institution Information

https://www.missouristate.edu/About/default.htm

Additional Information

The first date of consideration is April 8, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Contact Information

https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/default.htm

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience in working with the public is required. Experience in recruitment, marketing, public relations, and/or advisement at the university or college level is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student population is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Knowledge and expertise in the use of marketing communication tools, including digital marketing and social media or the desire to learn these skills is required.