(Class Code: 0723) (PSA)

University of Rhode Island
Position Description

Position is limited to 02/28/2010 with extension contingent on funding.

TITLE: Coordinator, Graduate Student Recruitment

DIVISION: Academic Affairs (Graduate School)

REPORTS TO: Dean of the Graduate School

GRADE: 10

SUPERVISES: (Not Applicable)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in planning, implementing, and administering programs and initiatives to recruit and retain graduate students, with special emphasis on the recruitment and retention of graduate students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who are members of groups currently underrepresented in higher education. Visit college campuses, attend recruitment fairs, and make presentations to groups and individuals. Advise potential graduate students on admission requirements, transfer policies and procedures and associated issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, displays, and written materials.

Create and distribute resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs, develop mentorship programs, analyze trends in recruitment and retention, and develop strategies for program evaluation.

Maintain communication with prospective students via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail throughout the various stages of the recruitment and admission process

Investigate and respond to inquiries from students and advisors regarding recruitment, admission, and retention issues.

Visit undergraduate colleges, universities, and recruitment fairs and engage in outreach activities designed to recruit students.

Serve as liaison with various internal and external constituencies.

Monitor and manage enrollment of underrepresented students. Advise students on policies that relate to fellowships and financial support for graduate students.

Utilize computer systems to communicate and analyze data, including the creation of e-mail groups and the utilization of existing groups to target underrepresented students.

Participate in the development of operating goals and objectives for the Graduate School and recommend, implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations related to the position.

Arrange for faculty participation in recruitment activities.

Engage in assessment of recruitment activities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management, spreadsheet and graphics software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Master's degree; at least one year of experience working in a professional capacity with graduate students (diversity recruitment experience gained while a grad student will be accepted); demonstrated knowledge of programs and services available to university graduate students; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain the confidentiality of student academic records; strong interpersonal skills. Preferred: Ph.D. degree; demonstrated knowledge of the following: student recruitment and retention issues at the graduate level, and of graduate admission policies and procedures; demonstrated skills in the following: student advisement, mediation, and problem resolution; program planning and implementation; organizing resources and establishing priorities; demonstrated abilities as follows: to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments; to process computer data, format and generate reports; to conduct workshops and to develop and deliver presentations; to develop, plan, and implement long- and short-range goals; and to work with a broad range of constituencies.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 09-11-09 to:

Nasser H. Zawia, Search Chair
Requisition # 1604
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

Salary Range: $47,117 - $58,949

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The University of Rhode Island if an E-Verify employer.