Nurse Admissions Recruiter - Nursing

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: School of Nursing
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 264602/10-917
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The individual in thisposition will be responsible for the recruitment and management of studentsapplying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within the Schoolof Nursing, with particular concentration on the 4-year BSN track. This individual will manage a robustcommunication plan with prospective students and with internal and externalconstituencies of the University and the School of Nursing. This individual will report directly to theSchool of Nursing Director of Admissions.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Meets with prospectivestudents and their families throughout the recruitment and enrollment processto discuss the School of Nursing, Nursing as a profession, and DuquesneUniversity.

Develops a keen understanding of therequirements for admission to both the University and the School of Nursing.

Communicates effectively withprospective students regarding the application process and status throughoutthe admissions cycle. This requires extensive messaging such as phonecalls, emails, written correspondence, and social media channels. Providestimely and accurate program and admissions information, educational and careercounseling, and academic advising regarding the program of study andprerequisite coursework. 

Evaluates applicants’ credentials foradmission to the BSN program, and is adept at interpreting the uniquecharacteristics of each applicant.

Creates a welcoming environment andensures a positive experience for prospective and new students and theirfamilies. 

Delivers presentations to audiencesof various sizes about nursing as a profession, and provides information aboutthe School of Nursing and Duquesne University at Open Houses, Admitted StudentDays, Information Sessions, and School Fairs. Travel to conferences and events throughout the year is expected.

Makes admission decisions andconsults with the Director of Admissions as necessary.

Collaborates with fellow School ofNursing Office of Recruitment and Enrollment Management personnel regardingmarketing, events, website, and social media. 

Manages the transfer admissionprocess to the BSN program, including ensuring timely completed applicant filesand admission decisions.

Manages the BME/BSN recruitmentprocess.

Collaborates with multiple Universityand School of Nursing departments. Actively engages with the EnrollmentManagement Group and is responsible for translating university-levelrecruitment strategy. 

Proposes recommendations to theSchool of Nursing’s marketing and web/social media team regardingcommunications and recruitment assets.

Completes otherduties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

3-5 years of experience inuniversity admissions, healthcare, marketing, communications, counseling or asimilar field

Bachelor’s Degree from an accreditedinstitution in a related field

A valid driver’s license

Knowledge about the profession ofnursing and nursing education is strongly desired

Preferred qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN) from an accredited institution is preferred.

Alternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:

Available to travel and work someweekends and evenings

Strong written and verbalcommunication skills

Excellent time managementorganizational skills

Highly proficient in the use of CRMs,computer programs such as Microsoft Office, electronic filing systems, andshared drives

Working knowledge of universityresources such as financial aid, disability services, and enrollment management

Exceptional intuitive andinterpersonal skills, and the ability to relate to students, faculty and otherprofessionals

Able to analyze relative informationand make appropriate independent decisions

Commitment to theUniversity’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University’s Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

Physical demands of theposition include:

Working with frequent interruptionswithin a complex organization

Prolonged use of computers

Light to moderate lifting

Sitting for long periods of time

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.