Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

The College of Education is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator is an integral member of the College of Education’s Advising and Success Center, responsible for assisting in the development and coordination of undergraduate student recruitment from initial contact through matriculation (yield) and community and alumni outreach. This position, in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Student Success, the Advising and Success Team and other college partners, actively engages in long-term strategic enrollment planning that includes quality, quantity, and diversity of new undergraduate student enrollment profiles. The Coordinator acts as a liaison with university and college partners such as Undergraduate Admissions, Ecampus, University Relations and Marketing, and others in developing and articulating market-based and market-responsive approaches to the recruitment of new students. This position serves as a first point of contact for prospective undergraduate students and community partners, such as alumni, community college staff, school district contacts, and community organizations.

This position is based in Corvallis with expected travel to other areas in Oregon for recruitment activities, such as partner community colleges, high schools, and community organizations. The Coordinator fosters equity, inclusion, and inclusive excellence through responsibilities to this position with a prioritized focus on the recruitment of underrepresented students. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Student Success.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

60% Recruitment Coordination

20% Outreach and Communication Coordination

15% Matriculation/Yield Support

5% Professional Development and Service

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Services/Development, Psychology, or relevant field from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of full-time professional experience in college-level student marketing, recruitment, and/or admissions or minimum 3 years related experience in admissions, financial aid, housing, college outreach, or college ambassador position that involves regular, frequent and direct work with prospective high school and/or transfer students and their families.
• Experience working with diverse communities, such as students of color, LGBTQ students, English Language Learners, first generation students, students from rural communities, international students, students with high financial need, and other underrepresented student populations.
• Demonstrable evidence of actively promoting and enhancing an equitable, inclusive, diverse, and socially just organizational environments.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrable success coordinating efforts in college-level recruitment, admissions, marketing, strategic planning or a related field and ability to analyze data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with ability to take initiative in organizing programs, planning events, and preparing promotional materials.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software, customer relationship management ( CRM ) software or other relevant tools, with the ability to learn new technology and computer systems for supporting students.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Services, Academic Advising, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teacher education and/or previous K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience working in higher education in advising or student success roles.
• Experience with student information systems and degree auditing systems, such as Banner and Degree Works.
• Previous experience recruiting diverse students and/or bilingual Spanish/English speaking students.
• Bilingual or multilingual, particularly in Spanish.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Domestic travel for the purposes of marketing and recruitment will be required both within and outside Oregon to schools, fairs, professional conferences, etc.

Remote work may be considered and established via OSU’s Remote Working Agreement as agreed on between the employee and supervisor.

Link To Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/150042

Posting Number P08891UF

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2025

Posting Date 03/05/2025

Closing Date 04/05/2025

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.