Graduate Program Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Romain College of Business – A22072A1

• Advise students majoring in graduate programs in the Romain College of Business
• Monitor students’ academic progress
• Assist students and faculty with class registration activities
• Resolve issues related to student academic progress and fulfillment of graduation requirements
• Assess the unmet educational needs of the business community and work with program directors to recommend courses of action to meet those needs
• Assist program director(s) with evaluating existing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement
• Coordinate with Graduate Studies on applicant admissions
• Manage general office operations; processing paperwork to support academic program(s) including fiscal and personnel records, hold removals, academic probation/dismissal notifications, eligibility for graduation, transfers, and exceptions to prescribed program with director approval.
• Compile and interpret data for the Graduate Program Director, Romain College of Business Advising Center Director and the Dean’s Office to aid in evaluating student progress and program effectiveness; works with program director(s) to recommends changes or improvements.
• Coordinate Graduate Assistant assignments

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment and/or student support preferred.
• Ability to make decisions independently required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with a student information system (e.g. BANNER, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and electronic mail required.
• Ability to successfully recruit students and promote RCOB graduate program(s)
• Understanding of business community to be served by the program
• Demonstrated ability to assume academic advising responsibility
• Excellent organization skills in addition to the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, determine priorities, set deadlines, and complete projects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• This is a 12-month, full-time position located on campus in Evansville, Indiana.
• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required for University activities.
• Occasional travel required during professional activities and professional development.

Working Relationships:

• Reports to the Graduate Program Director and the Dean’s Office.
• Work in conjunction with the Romain College of Business faculty and Advising Center on advising activities.
• Works with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.

Applications:
Click “Apply for this job” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Dr. Jack Smothers, MBA Program Director & Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

• A cover letter
• A resume

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage. Review of candidates will begin on November 2, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Jack Smothers via email at jesmothers@usi.edu with any inquiries.