Purdue University
Recruiting Specialist Job at Purdue University in West Lafayette
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 47907
Req Id: 35329
Job Title: Recruiting Specialist
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
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Join Purdue University's College of Science as a Recruiting Specialist for majors in the Department of Computer Science.
Are you passionate about connecting talented students with world-class opportunities? Purdue University's College of Science seeks an enthusiastic Recruitment Specialist to inspire and engage future Boilermakers and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personalized guidance to prospective students and families, answering inquiries and coordinating campus visits
- Organize tailored visit experiences, including faculty meetings, facility tours, and group presentations
- Collaborate with college teams to implement recruitment strategies and boost program awareness
- Represent the department at events, both in-person and virtual, occasionally requiring travel and evening/weekend availability
- Strong knowledge of undergraduate computer science programs and admissions processes
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver engaging presentations
- Experience developing and coordinating programs
- A general knowledge of customer service best-practices
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two (2) years of experience in the same or similar role, including student services, academic advising, or student recruiting
- Experience developing and coordinating programs
- A general knowledge of customer service best-practices
- Previous experience working with diverse populations in secondary school or higher education
- Must possess specific knowledge of the degree programs and a superior understanding of the target audiences for which the programs are designed
- Outstanding communication skills for oral, presentation, written, group and individual audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly when interacting with prospective students and their families
- Must be able to interact with individuals from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds
- The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel (up to 25%)
- Computer skills and experience for Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and Admissions Management Systems
- Proficient in planning, problem-solving, organization, and project management tasks
- Ability to foster an inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration with peers, departmental staff, faculty, students, etc.
- Possess initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
- A desire to continuously improve professional competency and participation in professional development opportunities
- Must exercise and demonstrate the use of sound judgement, diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and represent the University with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Professional 2
- Pay Band S055
- Job Code #20003022
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.