Graduate Recruiter

Functional Title: Graduate Recruiter               
Classification: Full-time staff, non-exempt
Division: Academics
Department: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Reports To: Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Primary Function: Recruiting students to Graduate Counseling Programs

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Department of Behavioral Science offers a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy. The duties of this position include:

  • On-site recruiting at local and regional schools, job fairs, research, or professional conferences.
  • Attend necessary state conferences and meetings.
  • Travel for recruiting events as needed.
  • Build relationships with schools and regional mental health clinics and agencies.
  • Mail out letters and literature to potential student requests.
  • Answer phone, email, and on-line inquiries from potential students.
  • Maintain Excel database on potential students.
  • Compile program information packets.
  • Order/maintains supply of Department brochures and recruiting supplies (pens, sticky notes, letter openers, etc.).
  • Update sections of the Department of Behavioral Sciences Graduate Counseling webpages at LCU site.
  • Promote Graduate Counseling programs through LCU.
  • Student and employer relations.
  • Requires strong computer and internet research skills as well as organization, confidentiality, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and social media platforms.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and problem solve.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.
  • Ability to drive.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
  • Significant sales experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership experience. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Must be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands, and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 25+lbs.
  • Visual abilities are required to prepare or proof documents or operate basic office equipment.

The University:

Lubbock Christian University is a private, masters-level university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1957 and located in Lubbock, TX, LCU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Lubbock is a vibrant city with a population of about 300,000. Colloquially known as the “Hub City,” Lubbock is the educational, medical, retail, and entertainment center of the southern high plains of Texas. 

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.