Ecampus Recruiter

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

USG eCampus is a service unit of the University System of Georgia that assists SACSCOC-accredited USG institutions in administering quality, affordable, high-demand, post-secondary online degrees and credentials that address the workplace needs of Georgia and beyond. We leverage resources to imagine, design, and support affordable, quality higher education pathways to enhance the economic, cultural, and social interests of the people of Georgia. Our vision is for Georgia to be the most highly-educated state in America, with graduates who utilize their knowledge and skills to make Georgia the most desirable place to live.

The primary responsibility of the eCampus Recruiter will be to recruit qualified students from the region's multicultural population and develop new stakeholder partnerships in support of eCampus online higher education programs; Specifically, the individual will travel the state of Georgia and surrounding states building partnerships with industry and recruiting new students to the eCampus programs.
Specific responsibilities of the eCampus Recruiter position include, but are not limited to:

' scheduling, planning, and attending both physical and virtual recruitment events,
' nurturing prospective student relationships through effective and regular communication,
' executing strategies to increase application conversion rates in support of new student enrollment growth
' establishing relationships with two-year and technical schools for transfer recruitment
' presenting to community and industry leaders
' conducting regular engagement outreach to current students as a member of the eCampus student success team

This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Enrollment within eCampus and is expected to travel for recruitment purposes at least 75% of the time.

The primary responsibility of the eCampus Recruiter will be - 50
Build community relationships, establish partnerships, schedule and attend events across Georgia and surrounding states with the ultimate goal of generating prospective student leads for all eCampus-supported academic programs.

Communication with Prospective Students - 40
Maintain consistent communication with prospective students obtained through recruitment activities via email, phone, and text (when applicable). Keep detailed communication records via customer relationship management system, work collaboratively with the curriculum analyst team to increase new student applications to eCampus-supported programs.

Student Success Team Support - 10
Conduct regular outreach to existing students as an active member of the eCampus Student Success Team, including regular team call cycles and instructor-identified at-risk students for a specifically assigned course load.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in marketing/sales, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated sales proficiency.

Demonstrated ability to interact in a diverse, multi-cultural community of educators and learners.

Available for regional travel and must possess a current state drivers license.

Willingness to work in a fast-paced, nontraditional, highly collaborative work environment.

High level of technical aptitude, including the ability to run reports and maintain dynamic records.

Required Experience
Four years of work experience in higher education, recruiting, or direct sales.

Experience scheduling, promoting, and hosting live virtual events via video conferencing software.

Experience creating and delivering captivating presentations to large groups

Experience using customer relationship management software and effective lead nurturing communication campaigns.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Masters degree

Preferred Experience
Regional workforce development experience

Specific experience with Salesforce.org for customer relationship management and student recruitment.

Experience with online and nontraditional postsecondary student populations

$57,056 - $60,000

ABILITIES
Must be able to travel to locations in Georgia and surrounding states (75%), attend professional development opportunities and other relevant events. Must possess the willingness and ability to support an unconventional work schedule that may include evenings and weekends to meet the needs of our future students, employer partners, and affiliate institutions. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE
Mastery-level user of video conferencing software, specifically Zoom Webinars

High level of technical aptitude; ability to enter data and maintain records through the organization's customer relationship management software

SKILLS
Superior oral, written, and presentation skills.

Excellent planning and organizational abilities,

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members toward unit outcomes

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.