Lubbock

37483BR

Ag Sciences and Natural Resources

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Serve as the team leader for undergraduate student recruitment efforts. Develop, implement, and maintain the strategic student recruitment plan for Davis College congruent with established university recruitment, engagement, and retention goals. Track and assess recruiting efforts and adjust the recruitment plan accordingly.
• Works closely with the Office of Admissions in maintaining high quality standards for recruitment protocols
• Plan and conduct Red Raider Orientation.
• Manage the Davis College Visitor Center, including assisting in supervising the student assistants.
• Serve as a resource for assisting with Agri-Techsan program supervision.
• Develop and foster relationships with community college counselors, teachers, and other strategic partners for recruiting.
• Speak publicly to groups on and off campus to promote the college, it's programs, centers and facilities
• Travel to and participate in off-campus and on-campus recruitments events and actively participate and engage with guests
• Coordinate Davis College participation at university-hosted recruitment events to include University Days, Red Raider Experience, Raider Roadshows, group tours, Connect Tech, Techsan Preview Days, etc.
• Coordinate receptions and functions for Texas FFA convention, National FFA convention, Texas 4-H Roundup, the State Fair of Texas, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, etc.
• Help coordinate activities with the Agricultural Consortium of Texas in coordinating state-wide and out-of-state student recruiting efforts.
• Manage the processes of providing tours and college information to prospective students, families, groups, and special guests of the college.
• Coordinate all correspondence to high school prospective/transfer students.
• Work closely with Davis College Marketing and Communications team to assist in maintaining the college website by providing updated information, assist office staff in answering telephones and greeting visitors in the Dean's office when needed.
• Update and revise brochures, fliers, and other types of publications associated with recruitment. Place orders and maintain inventory of recruitment materials.
• Serve as a dean's office liaison to the recruitment, retention, and career development committee.
• Cross-train on job duties of other staff members associated the SSC and gain a broad knowledge of each function within the center. Perform some of the other job duties in the SSC when needed.
• And other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of recruiting experience at the College or University level (at TTU or other institutions)

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

First line Managers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.