Job Description:

• Builds and maintains relationships with other University offices, departments and external stakeholders to represent programs and departments at various college outreach events.
• Assists, mentors, and counsels military students throughout their college journey, aiding in entry, adaptation, persistence, and completion within the academic environment.
• Develops, implements and oversees strategic plans to recruit military connected students with an emphasis on recruitment and retention. Recommends admissions policies, procedures and outreach activities.
• Develops and implements outreach programs, including marketing strategies and maintaining marketing material such as the website in order to promote programs and activities that are consistent with enrollment goals.
• Assesses enrollment and retention trends and results. Collaborates with the department to set goals and develop strategies to meet goals and objectives.

Short Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year's relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Ref: S1119P

Job Reply URL: 3694

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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