Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Job Description The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership has an outstanding opportunity for an Outreach and Recruitment Specialist. About this Opportunity Under the general direction of the Academic Services Director, the Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will recruit for undergraduate and graduate students into the three majors and promote the school through marketing strategies, multimedia platforms, and the website. This person will interact on a regular basis with the school staff and faculty, participate in strategic communications for the school, and plan and conduct prospective student events and activities. Key Responsibilities Outreach and Recruitment (50%): Develop, coordinate, and evaluate an annual recruitment plan for outreach activities, targeted recruitment, and other recruitment/retention related areas. Plan and participate in outreach events which will result in successful recruitment of students into the graduate program and both undergraduate programs. Network, develop and maintain effective working relationships with key staff and faculty, with community college partners, advisory council, local high schools, clinical faculty, alumni, and with health care organizations. Focus efforts to recruit and retain students from all populations, including those historically underrepresented in nursing and healthcare leadership. Ethically counsel prospective students, families, and counselors about the admissions policies and procedures and provide information about educational opportunities within the department. Develop relationships with UWT staff who work with special populations, I.e., international students, TRiO, Running Start, diversity services, veterans, etc. Marketing (40%): Update and maintain content and structure of the school’s website. Work with faculty, staff, and students to create content for print and digital media such as flyers, packets, social media, podcasts, and electronic newsletters. Utilize and monitor UW and UWT brand guidelines and applications of those in print and digital media. Work with UWT’s Office of Advancement Marketing & Communications to represent the school in broader marketing and communication strategies development. Other (10%): Maintain and coordinate alumni and post-graduation data in collaboration with UWT alumni relations team. Perform other related duties and assist with events and special projects, as assigned, to support the mission and strategic initiatives of the school. Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or other related field and at least 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, content management. Additional Qualifications Demonstrated experience in recruitment activities. Experience working with students in an academic setting. Experience creating marketing strategies that includes social, digital and print media. Experience using MS Office products, including MS Access, with a history of easily adapting to new technologies. Demonstrated experience with graphic design, content creation, website design, and developing marketing materials. Ability to set priorities, take initiative, problem-solve, and handle multiple projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and professional working relationships. Excellent public speaking and writing skills. Proficiency in making presentations to a broad range of audiences. Ability to support the mission of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Adobe Creative Suite. Experience recruiting in a college or university setting. Working knowledge of nursing, health sciences disciplines, and/or healthcare workforce. Working knowledge of UW and UW Tacoma. Familiarity with Drupal 8 content management system. Working Conditions This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with 1 teleworking day per week, exclusive of scheduled outreach and recruitment activities/events. The person in this position may be required to work outside of regular business hours (evenings or weekends) to attend school-related events and meetings. Ability to travel for events within Washington State. Application Requirement This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should outline your interest in the position, highlight relevant experience or qualifications, and explain how you would add value to the team or organization. It must be specific to this role. About the Team The School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership at UW Tacoma offers three degree programs, a Master of Nursing, Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership. For information about these programs, see our website. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $62,112.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $64,800.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. Use the filters or enter keywords in the search box (such as “custodian,” “nursing” or “manager”) to explore available opportunities. To find temporary opportunities, enter “temporary” in the search box. If you are a current UW employee: You must log into Workday and apply internally through the UW Jobs Hub. Looking for faculty, librarian or academic staff positions? Please visit our Academic Jobs site. Looking for student employment? Learn more on our Student Employment site. There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the benefits that could be available to you as a UW employee. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified about job opportunities at the UW that interest you; you’ll be one of the first to learn when openings become available. You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one.

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