Job Description
Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator Job ID: 290397
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
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Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information College of Engineering and Computing
Job Summary The Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator plays a crucial role in identifying prospective students who are striving to achieve their academic and personal goals. It involves continuous networking with regional markets to promote the college's academic programs. Additionally, the role collaborates with college leadership, faculty, and various departments, including Career Services and Communications and Marketing, to boost enrollment and address potential and current enrollment challenges.
Responsibilities - Assists in the creation of sourcing strategies to identify and attract high quality candidates
- Assists with coordinating on-campus recruiting events and tracks the effectiveness of events year after year to determine the best use of department resources
- Represents organization at networking and recruiting activities, including presentations to schools, job fairs, conventions, career events, and other outreach initiatives
- Creates and maintains accurate reports of recruitment and retention plans and efforts
- Monitor key hiring metrics of program graduates, including hiring rates and locations
- Works with supervisor and other team members towards recruitment goals
- Continuously acquires expertise in essential recruitment and retention metrics, shares in regular office team meetings, and presents action plans to improve outcomes/metrics
- Analyze hiring trends within the market and nationally
- Executes recruitment strategies to support program enrollment e) Promotes the university's brand with recruitment initiatives and events
- Assists in the development and preparation of informational and marketing materials
- Actively seeks out and attends ongoing educational and growth opportunities to advance the recruitment program and initiatives
- Educates students on academic opportunities that will enhance their ability to achieve personal and professional goals
- Maintains and develops long-term relationships with contacts and grows a referral base
- Coordinates recruitment advertising, including creating promotional materials and social media sourcing techniques
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Required Experience - Three (3) or more years of related work experience
Proposed Salary $24.12 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach - Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES - Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE - Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS - Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date October 13, 2025
Application review may begin on September 19, 2025. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information - Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work generally performed in an office environment
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
- Travel may be required
- Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Background Check - Position of Trust + Education
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