Position develops, coordinates, and executes all facets of admissions and recruitment at UM-M/COT; promote awareness of all academic programs and student life opportunities; provides outreach to Western Montana by visiting high schools, community colleges, other educational institutions, and college fairs

Oversees and manages all admission decisions, processing, recruitment, evaluation of credits, marketing, and orientation

Develops entire recruitment strategy for COT, including all publication writing, design, and production

Conducts market research and analysis for targeting populations unique to COT

Represents COT and main campus at college fairs, public events, high schools, and on-site campus visits

Plans, implements, and executes COT Orientation program and Open Houses

Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective student in matters related to college-choice, academic programs, and financial aid

Coordinates the development of recruiting materials

Supervises staff and student employees who provide service to office and admissions process; tracks and monitors office budget

Contributes to achieving the COT management goals

High school graduation and three (3) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of professional office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, composition, and grammar, including the ability to write, edit, and layout documents in a variety of formats suitable for intended audience

Knowledge of or ability to learn UM COT policies and procedures that apply to incoming students with an emphasis in admissions, academia, and financial aid

Effective interpersonal, public relations, and verbal and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate and work with a diverse population and create and maintain positive working relationships

Ability to prepare and conduct presentations for various types of audiences; ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of individuals

Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret, develop, and implement marketing, recruitment, and retention practices and strategies; ability to create and distribute marketing, informational, and other related materials

Ability to plan, organize, and execute various events

Ability to track and monitor budget and verify expenditures

Proficient in use of personal computers and related word processing, database, and presentation software (MS Word, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn other software programs

Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights and weekends as needed; must be able to travel occasionally

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license

1. Please describe your work experience (if any) recruiting students to institutions of higher education. Please be sure to include the name of the institution, your title, and specific duties performed.

2. Please describe the most important transition issue(s) for both traditional and non-traditional students and how to best provide services to enable retention and success.