Job Description

Regional Coordinator, Georgia Recruitment Posting Number req27544 Department Admissions & New Student Enrol Department Website Link https://enrollmentmanagement.arizona.edu/ Location Outside of Arizona Address GA USA Position Highlights

Representing the University of Arizona and the Division Enrollment Management, The Regional Coordinator of Georgia Recruitment is responsible for the development and oversight for all Atlanta-based recruitment efforts. The Regional Coordinator of Georgia Recruitment manages all recruiting aspects of their assigned travel territory (including extensive travel year-round with peak times in the fall and spring) and is responsible for the administrative functions related to their role and proper expenditure of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel. The Regional Coordinator of Georgia Recruitment is an effective communicator and creative problem solver, initiating proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming Wildcats.

This position interprets admissions policies, academic policies and requirements, and student service policies and procedures, and effectively communicates these along with the Arizona story to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, community college administrators, advisors, community-based organizations and other faculty and staff.

This position will also review applicants and determine whether an applicant is academically prepared to succeed at the University of Arizona. They will use training and sound judgment to read, review and evaluate prospective students for admission to the University of Arizona.

This position will work out of a home office and not a university building, office or workplace and will have a schedule outside of the traditional Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. This position is a regional position for the recruitment team and must be based out of the regional area of the greater Atlanta area and prepared to travel frequently to surrounding areas and other out of state territories as needed. This position is eligible for a geographic differential, which will be paid in addition to the base salary. The geographic differential for this position when located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area is 10% of the base salary rate.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Travel and Territory Management

• Serve as a primary resource for prospective students and families to support the recruitment, application process, and enrollment to the University.
• Plan, organize and attend various recruitment and yield events for the University that occur in the day, evening, and on weekends.
• Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Responsibly manage a budget for the assigned territory, including purchasing travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports.
• Assist other regional admission staff as needed with recruitment events/programs, including support as needed outside of the assigned territory (with potential for limited international travel).
• Frequent travel to in-state and out-of-state meetings and events, requiring a valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle.
• Effectively communicate the value of an Arizona education through conversation, presentation, at college fairs, and in written communication.
• Responsible for providing initial financial aid and scholarship guidance.
• Support students to complete their applications by submitting materials and required documents within the assigned territory, being mindful of key dates and deadlines.
• Oversee the management of assigned territory market to establish benchmarks to reach overall recruitment goals.
• Utilize technology and social media resources to effectively market and communicate to audiences.

Application Review

• Reads, evaluates and recommends admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as assigned.
• Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships.
• Utilizes training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each student’s full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona.
• Participate in committee review and shared decision-making.
• Utilizes Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership.

Relationship Building

• Counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and student life at the University of Arizona.
• Maintain professional affiliations including local, regional, and national affiliates as it correlates with the scope of your enrollment goals.
• This role involves a high level of communication via SMS text, email, phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required.
• Accurately records engagement, interactions, and work, successfully navigating multiple university systems of record and client relation management systems.
• Develop and grow partnerships with community college advisors and other community college campus partners.
• Communicate and coordinate with college counselors and advisors to nurture relationships and establish rapport.

Strategic Recruitment

• Researches, designs and implements strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership.
• Administers and assists in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students.
• Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work.
• Stays on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics.
• Liaise with internal campus partners and external stakeholders to support university objectives.
• Represents the university at professional conferences and related events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill for helping students in a higher education setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high levels of customer service, and meet students where they are.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families.
• Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.
• General familiarity of the Technolutions Slate CRM.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift boxes/materials up to 20 pounds.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Reliable personal vehicle is required.
• Fingerprint clearance required and to be completed once hired.
• Must live or relocate to live in the greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
• Ability to obtain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience in Admissions.
• Experience working remotely.
• Master's degree.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 + 10% Geographic Differential Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Recruitment & Admissions Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 1/19/2027 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Joseph Elliott Director, National Recruitment

josephelliott@arizona.edu Open Date 11/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.