Admissions Specialist - Midwest Territory

Oral Roberts University Recruitment Team Leader

In support of ORU's aggressive growth goals, this position is responsible to recruit students to ORU from a specialized territory assignment and serve as team leader in recruitment efforts for this specific territory.

Location : Tulsa, OK

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary recruiter for a specialized territory assignment. Generates and cultivates leads to apply to the University. Guides admitted students through steps related to their matriculation.
• Gathers previous years' data to assess successful events and methods, identify influences and feeder schools and churches, etc. Works to improve past results at various schools, events, markets, etc. as measured by RFI's, applications, admits and matriculated students annually. Explores new opportunities and markets to build the pool of prospects annually.
• Acquires internal data related to specific territory assignment for the purpose of determining the type of follow-up required to effectively move potential student to application. Independently researches and gathers information from various resources with regard to where certain events or fairs are being held in order that the University might have a presence.
• Travels on behalf of the University to connect with prospective students, generate new leads, and cultivate relationships with student influencers. Manages recruitment itinerary to include in person meetings, college fairs, churches, high schools, alumni gatherings, ministry events, campus visit events and other events on or off campus.
• Maintains excellent relationship with prospects, admitted and deposited students through point of hand off to Admissions Liaison. Responds to communications sent by students and their families within 24 hours of receipt. Remains a contact to students and their families after hand off as needed.
• Regularly accomplishes weekly individual and team goals and participates in lead generation and registration pushes.
• Articulates the value proposition and outcomes of the University clearly and assists students and families with questions related to enrollment, living on campus, transfer articulation, scholarships and financial aid, dual enrollment, campus life and Honor Code requirements, and the educational experience offered at ORU.
• Coordinates other recruitment projects as assigned.

Competencies

Education : Requires a Bachelor's Degree. (ORU graduate preferred.)

Abilities

Additional Information

Occasional out-of-town travel, air and ground, and occasional use of personal vehicle will be required. Vehicles are available through the University motor pool with advance notice. The ability and willingness to travel and work occasional nights and weekends is required.

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.