Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator -

Job Number:

251172

Organization

: Drama

Job Location

: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends

Work Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: Targeted salary of $43,700 annually based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

The Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts is looking for an outstanding person to join our team.

• Coordinate all recruitment efforts for the School of Drama, both on and off campus.
• Advise students and families regarding admission to the University and the School of Drama.
• Manage application submissions on Accepted and complete all paperwork for admissions and recruitment.
• Serves as liaison to applicants and potential students as well as national recruitment conferences, high schools, and the Theatre Guild.
• Manage faculty participation in national recruitment efforts, including conference registration and booking travel.
• Coordinates all marketing and branding efforts toward recruiting of students and public relations, including maintenance of department website and all other online, social media, and video presences.
• Manage alumni relations.
• Coordinate alumni events in New York/LA/Chicago/Dallas/Houston whenever faculty are in the area on recruitment trips
• Keep department website and social media updated on alumni accomplishments and secure press releases on major accomplishments when necessary.
• Attend all related recruitment matters for the School of Drama
• Travel to conferences
• Coordinate faculty travel arrangements and conference registrations
• Coordinate logistics for 3 on-campus audition events each academic year
• 1 virtual on-campus audition event
• Correspondence and event planning
• Coordinate logistics for alumni events
• Coordinate all marketing and branding efforts toward recruitment of students
• Maintenance of department websites and all other online social media
• Maintenance video presences
• Serv as marketing manager for the Lab season and liaison for student generated productions
• Coordinate and schedule Student Recruitment Ambassadors for potential student tours and on campus audition days.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, AND:

• 12 months of related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication
• Computer skills, including social media and graphics skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods
• Travel is required
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Requires contact with other departments and university officials
• Ability to bend, lift, stoop, and carry.

Department Preferences:

• University or theatre and Marketing experience preferred

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting

: Jun 9, 2025