The University of Texas Permian Basin's Department of Student Services welcomes applications for the position of Undergraduate Recruiter.

Salary Range

$50,000.00 depending on qualifications

The Undergraduate Recruiter manages an assigned recruitment territory, population, or campaign and represents UTPB to prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and community partners. The position develops and executes outreach and travel plans, provides accurate admissions guidance, maintains proactive follow-up in designated systems, reviews applications and academic records, participates in admission decisions within established standards, and organizes recruitment events. The recruiter is accountable for timely and accurate execution within the assigned territory while recruitment leadership retains aggregate strategy, staffing, budget, policy, and institutional enrollment accountability.

Territory Recruitment and Outreach
1. Manage an assigned recruitment territory, special population, or campaign and maintain current knowledge of its schools, students, opportunities, barriers, and enrollment patterns.
2. Develop and execute territory outreach plans, travel schedules, visit calendars, communication activity, and follow-up aligned with established recruitment goals.
3. Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective students, families, alumni, school counselors, community partners, and other assigned constituencies.
4. Conduct proactive outreach through phone, email, text messaging, appointments, presentations, and other approved channels and maintain documented next steps.

Application Review and Admission Support
5. Guide prospective students through application requirements, deadlines, documents, program information, and established admissions processes.
6. Process admission applications, calculate GPA, review transcripts, and apply approved evaluation and articulation rules within assigned authority.
7. Make or materially recommend admission decisions in coordination with other Undergraduate Recruiters and the Undergraduate Recruitment Leadership Team.
8. Identify incomplete, conflicting, nonstandard, or policy-sensitive applications and route exceptions to the appropriate authorized reviewer.
Events and University Representation
9. Plan, organize, attend, and evaluate recruitment fairs, school visits, presentations, yield activities, and University events on and off campus.
10. Deliver accurate and engaging presentations to prospective students, families, counselors, and community groups and make appropriate referrals.
11. Coordinate assigned event logistics, materials, communications, records, and follow-up with campus partners and recruitment colleagues.

CRM, Records, and Results
12. Document prospect contacts, application status, events, referrals, next steps, and follow-up activity accurately and promptly in Slate or other designated systems.
13. Track assigned territory, campaign, application, admission, and enrollment activity and prepare accurate summaries for recruitment leadership.
14. Identify recurring questions, barriers, engagement patterns, and recruitment opportunities and provide documented observations and practical recommendations.
15. Protect student confidentiality and handle admissions records in accordance with FERPA, University policy, and records-management requirements.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Résumé
3. List of References
4. Transcripts (Preferred)
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S. 

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas. 

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment. 
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