Student Recruiter - Navajo Technical University

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges, chapter house, tribal fairs, flea markets, speaks to groups and individual students, and meets with school counselors to promote outreach activities; coordinates community workshops and retreats; arranges visit from prospective students and parents.
• Coordinates with the Marketing Technician to develop program and marketing materials for the recruitment of students.
• Conducts radio and TV announcements to promote NTU.
• Serves as a representative for the university at various functions and recruitment events.
• Provides career and academic planning, and advising to potential students; assists students with testing strategies, writing skills, and completion of applications by doing seminars and workshops; coordinates applications for financial assistance.
• Arranges and provide campus tours for prospective students and parents.
• Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between NTU and local school systems.
• Creates and distributes resource and marketing materials for student recruitment.
• Analyzes trends in recruitment and marketing for higher education enrollment within the area (New Mexico, Arizona, and Tribal colleges/Universities) and keep statistical information.
• Prepares reports and proposals, and responds to inquiries from schools, students and families.
• Serves as an operational resource to other staff, faculty, and/or students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Marketing, Student Services, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• One-year experience in recruitment, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Bi-Lingual English/Navajo
• Valid state driver's license
• Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of student recruitment practices.
• Knowledge of admission standards.
• Presentation skills.
• Database management skills.
• Skill in operating business computers, phone systems, and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirement
• Ability to create written materials.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
• Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk and stand.
• Use of hands for dexterity of motions, repetitive movement of both hands.
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in office and interior settings with normal noise levels.
• Travel is required.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required