Eastern New Mexico University

Position Overview

Position Summary:

This position will represent the university at appropriate recruitment and marketing/brand-building opportunities, including but not limited to college fairs, community events, expos, festivals, official university functions, special projects, and on-campus preview events for the primary purpose of recruiting students to Eastern New Mexico University. 

Counsel students and parents about postsecondary transfer educational options and recruit them to ENMU; conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus; represent ENMU at transfer fairs; coordinate academic/college/department recruitment event on and off-campus reception for prospective students; and assist with general recruitment and admissions office duties. Work with transfer students on an unofficial estimate of courses that may transfer to ENMU while utilizing the CAPP Audit. Evaluate prospective students for scholarship offers/awards.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist transfer students to obtain an unofficial estimate of the courses that may transfer to ENMU
• Advise appropriate transfer students and develop a degree plan/CAPP Audit in coordination with the Advising Center
• Be sure the assignment and move to a faculty advisor has taken place and the transfer student is connected
• Assist with the development and implementation of a transfer orientation, both electronic modules that can be done online and relevant in person options
• Assist with the development and implementation, in conjunction with others at the university, integrated marketing plans and strategies to attract and enroll students at the university. Specifically special off campus events as it relates to recruiting i.e., transfer socials and any other projects specified by the vice president of Student Affairs.
• Utilizing the functionality of the Enrollment Services CRM and in collaboration with others, analyze and coordinate communication plan activities; establishing priorities and assisting in the development of certain written communications; 
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Enrollment Services web site (Transfer student pages)
• Respond to faculty request for information
• Participate in cross-training throughout the department

Recruitment

• Works collaboratively with the recruitment team for the development of structures and processes necessary to collect and analyze marketing and enrollment data to support decision making and guide strategy development.
• Will be responsible for a recruitment territory and facilitate appropriate targeted outreach efforts to support the enrollment goals of the university. Utilizing a Enrollment Services CRM, third-party data sources, and other statistical and analytical tools, to proactively develop, implement, and execute a territory management plan.
• Accountable for filling, developing, and effectively executing a forward-looking calendar of travel activities on a continuous, rolling basis (at least 1-2 months ahead).
• Maintain up-to-date contact records and utilize Enrollment Services CRM to proactively manage all efforts and optimize activities. 
• Meet targeted activity, contact, and meeting/interaction goals.
• Serve on project teams that enhance the development of internal processes that impact recruitment, admission and student retention.
• Maintain knowledge of all ENMU undergraduate programs and the programs of competing institutions.
• Prepare and present recruiting and information programs to transfer students. 
• Travel to transfer programs in and out of New Mexico. Contact and correspond with prospective students through personal contact, phone calls and correspondence.
• Contact and correspond with transfer advisors.
• Coordinate transfer college school visits with Enrollment Services Recruiters
• Follow up to get application files completed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree
• 1 year demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent written/oral communication and customer service skills. 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team player in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and to travel extensively throughout the state of New Mexico as well as out of state.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all kinds of weather and road conditions
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willing to gain knowledge of enrollment management practices specifically related to recruiting and marketing strategies.
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, critically, and respond tactically to enrollment opportunities and challenges.
• Capable of developing and implementing integrative marketing and recruitment plans to reach enrollment goals.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication and product management skills.
• Knowledge of integrated technology-based information systems.
• Independent learning skills and a strong motivation to succeed in helping ENMU achieve its goals and mission.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed inside in a non-smoking facility with regular work hours, but may require traveling independently with overnight lodging, working evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs.
• Work is medium in nature that at times requires exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu 

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan 
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month. Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave. Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees. Temporary employees do not accrue leave.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.