Essential Duties:

1. 40% In conjunction with the Director, develop and implement a comprehensive annual recruiting strategy for the US and Canada markets; this includes developing appropriate faculty/staff/student contacts at targeted institutions throughout the USA, and Canada conducting campus visits/fairs annually, identifying and participating in national and international conferences representing DKU, and other actions as directed.

2. 20% In conjunction with the Director, assist with the development of marketing efforts for North America- focused promotional materials including the communication of the program’s web page updates and producing regular news and information that can be published on the Duke University’s website, as well the management and execution of outreach events.

3. 20% Manage US and Canada student inquiries and applications, including all necessary forms required by DKU. Communicate directly with students from their initial inquiry to participation in the DKU undergraduate program. Use Six Points of Contact strategy with every prospective student. Communicate student information to appropriate staff.

4. 10% Maintain detailed and accurate budget for all US/Canada-based marketing and recruitment efforts. Manage all business expenses according to Duke University and DKU policies and procedures as applicable.

5. 5% Actively participate in all relevant staff training and development events, including those in China and other locations.

6. 5% Other tasks as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications
Required At least 2 years of experience in higher education and recruiting, Master degree a plus. Knowledge of the undergraduate recruitment market in the US and Canada. Demonstrated project management and planning skills for complex projects with tight deadlines. Demonstrated experience with managing budget and expenses. Experience with domestic and international travel. Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel extensively during major recruiting seasons (September 1 – November 15, January 15 – May 15). Ability to be an effective team member and to work independently with a positive attitude. Demonstrated ability to grasp and use new technologies. Must be comfortable in a highly computerized environment, including database management, and forms of popular social media. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English. Chinese would be a plus. Highly organized with ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Results-oriented individual with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Requisition Number

401404371

Location

Durham

Duke Entity

UNIVERSITY

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Code

1722 ADMISSIONS OFFICER II

Job Family Level

11

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

FULL TIME

Shift

First/Day

Minimum Qualifications

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Education

Work generally requires a knowledge and understanding of college experience and student life obtained through the attainment of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Two years of experience as an Admissions Officer or the equivalent at a comparable college or university.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE