Recruitment Specialist

Job Title

Recruitment Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department

Enrollment Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3657.34 monthly

Job Location

Killeen Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Recruitment Specialist serves as a front-line representative of Texas A&M UniversityCentral Texas (TAMUCT) and plays a pivotal role in executing the Universitys strategic enrollment plan. This position focuses on identifying developing and sustaining partnerships that expand access to TAMUCT across the Central Texas region. The incumbent is responsible for cultivating relationships with Independent School Districts (ISDs) Early College High Schools (ECHS) and community colleges to create seamless recruitment pathways. Additionally this position leads and participates in recruitment events manages student communication and supports the conversion of prospective students through each stage of the admissions funnelfrom inquiry to enrollment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities :

Identifies develops and manages relationships with ISDs ECHS programs community colleges and community-based organizations to strengthen recruitment pipelines.

Serves as the primary liaison for assigned regional partners and promotes transfer and first-year student opportunities through coordinated outreach.

Conducts regular visits presentations and on-site engagements to increase awareness of TAMUCT programs.

Collaborates with educational partners to coordinate joint initiatives articulation pathways and on-site application events.

Plans coordinates and participates in recruitment events including college fairs information sessions campus previews and community outreach events.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic event representation aligned with enrollment goals.

Oversees logistical planning setup and follow-up for all assigned events ensuring professional representation and data collection accuracy.

Works collaboratively with marketing and admissions teams to support targeted campaigns promoting institutional visibility.

Manages prospective student communications using the universitys CRM system to provide timely personalized follow-up.

Counsels prospective students on admissions requirements academic programs financial aid and next steps to support their transition from inquiry to applicant and admitted student.

Monitors conversion metrics and leverages data to adjust outreach strategies within assigned territories.

Analyzes data collected from students prior to the start of recruitment season and applies necessary changes specific areas to assist with recruitment.

Prepares regular reports summarizing outreach activities events and yield progress.

Shares insights and best practices to support continuous improvement across the recruitment team.

Participates in divisional meetings staff training and professional development opportunities.

Supports institutional initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Services.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in community college recruitment partnership coordination or transfer student outreach; experience managing a territory and CRM-based communication strategy.

Minimum Salary : $ 43888

Hours : Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours to support university events and recruitment initiatives.

Supervision of Others : This position does not supervise employees.

Work Location : This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site and may travel frequently within the assigned recruitment territory and surrounding areas.

To Apply :

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter a resume and the contact information of three professional references when applying for this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Sales Experience,Time Management,Microsoft Office,Taleo,ATS,HR Sourcing,Interviewing,Microsoft Outlook,Relationship Management,Human Resources,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1