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Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Graduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will lead efforts to attract, engage, and support talented graduate students and early-career professionals. Based in the Laie and Kahuku area , you will act as a representative of Southern Utah University – International Affairs . Your primary focus will be building networks and recruiting students from BYU-Hawaii into Southern Utah University’s graduate programs, specifically the Master of Business Administration (MBA) .

This is a part-time, paid position with a schedule of no more than 29 hours per week , offering an exciting opportunity to influence the future workforce while gaining valuable experience in education administration, recruiting, and public engagement.

The SUU MBA, housed in the AACSB-accredited Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business , is delivered in an online format and experiential learning environment ideal for working professionals. Your energetic approach will help prospective candidates shape their degrees to meet their unique career aspirations.

Duties

• Regional Recruitment: Lead targeted recruitment efforts within the Laie and Kahuku communities to bridge BYU-Hawaii students to SUU’s graduate offerings.
• Strategic Outreach: Develop and implement innovative strategies to connect with university students and recent graduates across multiple channels.
• Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate campus visits, career fairs, information sessions, and virtual webinars to showcase the MBA and other graduate opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with university career services, faculty, student organizations, and community partners.
• Public Speaking: Deliver engaging presentations on career pathways, the benefits of an AACSB-accredited degree, and organizational values.
• Systems Management: Assist in the application review process using Ellucian to track applicant data and streamline recruitment workflows.
• Academic Advising: Provide guidance and support to students through advising sessions related to career planning and professional development.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams to create promotional materials highlighting SUU’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in public speaking, teaching, or working directly with students in an educational setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Ellucian or similar student information systems used in higher education administration.
• Administrative Skills: Strong background in education administration, academic advising, or talent acquisition within a university environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to motivate and engage diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Availability: Ability to manage workload effectively within a maximum of 29 hours per week .
• Regional Knowledge: Prior experience or deep familiarity with the university landscape in Hawaii is highly desirable.

Contact Information For any questions regarding this position, please contact Tevita Sekeni at tevitasekeni@suu.edu .

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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