<p>This Regional Recruitment Specialist is physically based in the Scottsbluff, NE area and works from the Panhandle Research and Education Center to promote the benefits of UNL to prospective students and their families within the assigned territory. The Regional Recruitment Specialist returns to the Lincoln campus office 2-3 times per year for additional training and special events. This is a possible 9-month or 12-month position, depending on chosen candidate.</p> <p>A Regional Specialist is a critical role focused on helping students, families, and supporters navigate the path to college. A Specialist will take a proactive role in supporting all efforts to increase new student enrollment but will have specific territory of focus. Recruitment specialists will utilize recruitment tactics to effectively provide college counseling to prospective students and their families. Recruitment specialists are representatives of the University of Nebraska and the Office of Admissions, responsible for understanding the unique needs of students from all backgrounds and exhibiting inclusiveness throughout the enrollment experience.</p> <p>As a representative, the Regional Specialist is expected to create relationships with students, families, counselors, and other stakeholders, responding to emails, phone calls, and other modes of communication efficiently. This role will interact with students and families in person, over the phone, and via email, or approved SMS messaging. The Recruitment Specialist may be responsible for additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions. The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for interpreting admission, financial aid, and university policy for the public. The individual will utilize data and access various systems to help the university meet enrollment goals. The Regional Specialist requires travel, many nights, and weekends during peak times.</p> <p>The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.</p> <p>As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.</p>