Job Description Summary
The Student Recruitment and Outreach Specialist implements strategies to recruit prospective students to support the MUSC College of Pharmacy strategic enrollment goals. The position is expected to meet annual application goals by developing key relationships with high schools, colleges, and community organizations; organizing virtual and in-person recruitment events; making presentations to targeted groups; and implementing a communications plan for following up with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors and faculty advisors. This position requires travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may fall outside of traditional office hours (after 5 p.m. and weekends) to meet the needs of our prospective students. This position reports directly to the Admissions Manager. After a probationary period, this position may allow a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days of remote work.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Classified
Cost Center
CC000948 COP College Of Pharmacy Deans Office
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN08
Pay Range
46,206.00 - 62,322.00 - 78,540.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
30% External Recruitment Activities
Establish and maintain a network of professional relationships with pre-professional advisors, STEM faculty, relevant clubs and organizations, etc. by conducting recruiting and outreach visits to high schools, technical schools and four-year colleges in South Carolina, as well as targeted out-of-state schools. Coordinate and participate in virtual and in-person recruitment events, to include one-on-one visits, presentations, fairs, pre-pharmacy club meetings, panels, conferences, and other outreach opportunities. Responsible for registering and scheduling visits, coordinating individuals (faculty, staff and/or student ambassadors) to work events, and coordinating all other event related details. Anticipate 60% travel.
25% College Recruitment Programming
Plans and executes College of Pharmacy programing for prospective students and supports MUSC-wide events targeted to prospective students. Events include PharmDamentals (high school summer program), PREP (college summer program), Student Mentors for Future Pharmacists, Pharmacy Career Pathways Certificate Program, Virtual Information Sessions, Discover MUSC, etc. Responsible for all aspects of recruitment event planning including scheduling, set-up/break-down, staffing (faculty, staff, and student ambassadors), registration management, email communications (internal and external), event promotion in coordination with the Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, and participation in scheduled events. Coordinates and assists perspective students with setting up campus tours and shadowing experiences. Creates presentations and recruitment materials, tailoring content to resonate with the specific audience and content of each event.
15% CRM Management & Reporting
Responsible for documenting, tracking, and reporting via MUSC’s CRM system actions, activities, and KPIs related to recruitment plans and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to, monitoring external recruitment activities and events, inputting travel and expense reports, tracking attendance, follow-up communications, and sending emails to prospective students. With support from the Digital Marketing Manager[JB1.1], assist in developing targeted recruitment communications to prospective students and other key stakeholders that are consistent with the college’s over-arching messaging, communications plan, and branding guidelines (e.g. monthly newsletter).
15% Inbound Recruitment Activities
With an emphasis on outstanding customer service and rapid response turnaround, serves as the main point of contact for the College of Pharmacy recruitment inquiries from prospective students. Conveys admissions and academic program information to prospective students via…