Recruitment/Engagement Specialist
Apply Now
Job Number: P1199
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Admissions and Enrollment, College of Education
Job Title
Recruitment/Engagement Specialist
Department
Dean Education
Salary
$46,448 - $57,520; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Recruitment and Engagement Specialist will share program information with prospective MTSU education students and their families across the state. The Specialist will also connect prospective students with the MTSU admissions department to help them complete the admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes necessary for acceptance into MTSU.
Additionally, the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist will implement strategies to attract prospective education students, introducing them to the various Educator Pathways and initiatives offered by the College of Education, including the Tennessee Teach Back Initiative (TTBI).
Key responsibilities include:
- Visiting high schools
- Sending emails to school counselors
- Compiling a database of potential students to support the retention of COE students and TTBI scholars
The specialist will also connect prospective education students with available support services from MTSU and external partners to help them meet licensure requirements. This includes providing access to tutoring services, mentoring, assessment support, and mental health resources. Furthermore, the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist will oversee programming designed to ensure the success of all College of Education (COE) students, including TTBI scholars.
Ultimately, this role focuses on recruiting prospective students and growing COE enrollment and the TTBI program overall. It also measures students' success by tracking their persistence, retention, and completion rates.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in higher education, student services, or social sciences preferred.
Required Related Experience
Minimum of (3) years successful experience recruiting and engaging students.
Desirable Related Experience
Successful experience implementing recruitment and engagement programming with students.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
|
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Click here for additional information. |
|
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
|
Application Review Date: July 11, 2025
Advertisement Opened: CST
Advertisement Closes: CST
Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend
