*Student Recruiting & Advising Specialist*
Frostburg State University (FSU) at the University System of Maryland-Hagerstown (USMH) seeks an innovative and self-directed person for the full-time, exempt new position of Student Recruiting & Advising Specialist.
The qualified applicant will initiate and coordinate the recruitment of undergraduate students with a focus on transferring students to increase enrollment in all FSU programs specifically located at USMH.
They will serve as the primary resource for transfer credit policies and academic advising.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; University System of Maryland benefits package includes annual leave, holidays, personal, and sick leave; tuition remission; excellent health and life insurance, and retirement plans.
FSU at USMH is in downtown Hagerstown and is one of five partner universities offering programs at the location.
*Responsibilities:* Recruitment activities will include off-campus events, visits to community high schools and colleges, and presentations and information sessions.
This position will also guide FSU at USMH retention policies and practices and assist in monitoring students’ progress to ensure success.
*Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree with two(+) relevant years of experience related to the opportunity.
Candidate must possess excellent communication skills in all facets/formats and be able to interact effectively with prospective students from all backgrounds/cultures.
This position also requires experience with social media and digital communications.
Experience with community outreach is preferred.
*About the University:* A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research.
More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
*About the Area:* FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices.
The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc.
Hagerstown offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.
If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
*To Apply:* Please visit https://frostburg.
peopleadmin.
com/postings/2562 .
Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements min/preferred qualifications, and description of duties in this advertisement; and 3) contact information for three professional references.
For full assurance of consideration please apply by *February 22, 2024*
Visit https://frostburg.
peopleadmin.
com/postings/2562 to apply.
*This position is open until filled.
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*FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
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Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.
Please notify us in advance.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 2 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Hagerstown, MD 21740: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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