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Coordinator for Recruitment Retention and Experiential Learning Activities

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), seeks applications and nominations for the position of Coordinator for Recruitment Retention and Experiential Learning Activities in the SANS Center for Student Excellence (SCSE). This is a 12-month staff position. Reporting to the Director of the SCSE, this position carries responsibilities for recruitment, retention and experiential learning activities in the school. The position will work closely and in partnership with campus the admission team and other relevant areas across campus. The position will work closely with all the department chairs in the school. The Position will assist with management of Land Grant Scholarship Program and solicit resources to support programs. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team in the SCSE office and across the school.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Coordinator for Recruitment Retention and Experiential Learning Activities will be part of the core administration of the school and will provide administrative support for SANS academic enterprise. This will include: Supporting the enrollment needs for the three primary academic departments; Travelling to College and Career Expos in and out of state to recruit students; Maintaining external partnership and relationships with key sponsors and organizations advocating for minorities in agriculture; Serving as the campus liaison between students and faculty/staff for all scholarship, internship and career opportunities for students, and managing the UMES Land Grant Scholarship Program and Land Grant Fellows and STEM Community of Scholars program.

Specific responsibilities will be as follows:
• Manages the UMES Land Grant Scholarship program through marketing
the program to potential students, solicit applications, organizes
application reviews, coordinates awards, supports students throughout
their enrollment and collects data for required reporting.
• Solicit financial support (write proposals) to support recruitment, retention
and experiential activities.
• Assist in the management of the UMES Land Grant and STEM Scholars
Programs.
• The individual in this position will attend, organize, and execute various
recruitment events. The recruiter will be expected to:
a. Contact and meet high school counselors and teachers to explain
various academic programs in the School.
b. Work with chairs, departmental faculty and student recruiters to
coordinate recruitment activities.
c. Participate in classroom visitation and other special events to
explain the school's academic programs to potential students.
d. Provide information regarding admissions requirements and
program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail
and personal visits; follows up with mail or phone call, as
appropriate.
e. Assist new students with the enrollment process and career options.
f. Follow up with and maintain data on students who choose to leave
school/University to identify reasons why.
g. Produce follow-up reports regarding activities and future plans.
h. Work with recruitment staff to coordinate assigned activities with
those of other programs, and university wide efforts.
• Provide support during Enrollment 101, registration, special events and
tours.
• Assist new students with the enrollment process including advising,
placement testing administration, and registration of first-time students.
• Facilitate planning, organization and implementation of special events in
the school.
• Coordinate and help with the organization of summer camps and other
experiential learning activities for precollege students.
• Coordinate schoolwide experiential learning activities as needed.
• Provide support for the organization of Schoolwide retention activities as
needed.
• Coordinate with the schoolwide marketing and communication team to
ensure effective promotion of SANS.
• Liaise and synergize with extension personnel who are involved in youth
development programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with students as well
as other internal and
external constituencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to work outside regular working hours
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
• Experience working in an academic institution.
• Knowledge of 1890 Universities and especially our mission as a land grant
university.
• Experience with enterprise software used for finance, travel, human
resource
• Ability to work effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace rapid technological changes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Required Knowledge, Skills. Abilities:
• Experience in the use of technology for communication.
• Ability to manage multiple activities at once and to prioritize effective.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.

• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

 

Best Consideration Date: N/A

 

Posting Close Date: N/A

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Department

UMES-AGNS-Agriculture/Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

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