Program Manager, Recruitment

Posting Number:

S06673

P Department:

Honors College Dean Location:

Arlington Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. May be asked to work extended hours within a varying schedule, which may include weekends and evenings. Occasional travel to professional meetings and conferences may be required.

Pay Basis:

Monthly Job Summary The Program Manager, Recruitment will serve as a central leader in advancing the mission of the Honors College through strategic recruitment, admissions oversight, on-boarding coordination, and student success initiatives. The position oversees major recruitment and yield events, leads marketing and communication efforts, supports the Honors Residential Community, and administers Honors College scholarships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Honors College Recruitment Manage recruitment processes for all Honors incoming freshmen, current UTA students, and transfer students. Plan and track recruitment efforts for the College. Represent the Honors College at recruitment and yield events, both in person and virtually, on and off campus. Coordinate orientation presentations and activity fairs. Maintain consistent communication with the Admissions Office and other campus units that refer prospective students. Manage communication between recruits and the Honors College. Manage and train Honors Advocates to support recruitment efforts. Create strategies to expand out-of-state visibility and recruitment for the College. Honors Admissions Chair the Honors Admissions Committee. Oversee admissions processes for all Honors incoming freshmen, current UTA students, and transfers. Serve as lead manager for communications flow within Slate (CRM). Verify applicant eligibility and maintain all student application files. Serve as primary contact for prospective students seeking information or applying for admission. Prepare and send admission decision letters. Maintain the student admissions database and prepare assessments of admissions outcomes. Honors College Scholarships Serve as Honors Scholarship Chair throughout the advertising, application, and awarding cycle. Coordinate all technical scholarship processes and communication with students. Ensure ongoing compliance with scholarship requirements. Honors On-boarding Serve as co-chair of the Honors On-boarding Team. Manage on-boarding processes for all incoming freshmen, current UTA students, and transfers. Manage all onboard-related activities and first-year experience programming for the Honors Residential Community. Lead activities related to Honors College orientation and Convocation Honors Outreach Serve on various University committees related to marketing, recruitment, and admissions. Meet with academic departments and campus units to increase awareness of Honors College opportunities and benefits for their students. Marketing & Communications Create and design recruitment materials, including brochures, banners, advertisements, and digital content. Manage and create content for official social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.). Increase overall campus awareness of Honors College programs and opportunities. Retention & Student Engagement Collect and analyze data on student trends to inform retention strategies. Assist with planning events that support student engagement and program completion, including field trips, Senior Celebration, student leader appreciation events, and new student welcome activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, marketing, communications or a related degree. Three (3) years of experience in program management, student recruiter, admissions, or related experience working with college students in a professional staff position or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in higher education administration, student development, or other recognized academic discipline. Previous experience working with Slate or other CRM platforms, such as Salesforce. Advanced familiarity with social media marketing and platforms. Previous experience working with admissions and recruiting in education. Ability to effectively utilize AI in a workplace setting. Familiarity with units related to student affairs, including housing. Experience with data assessment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite and computer graphics programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and detailed organizational skills. Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Standard office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students, staff, and administrators. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity is needed to occasionally lift or move objects.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the

RISE 100

initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas.

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//www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future. ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3