Senior Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

21h

About The Position

The Office for Prospective Students (OPS) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Senior Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment for Transfer Students. OPS recruits prospective students at the local, national, and international levels and is committed to reflecting the diversity of the State of Nevada. The office balances strategic enrollment growth with academic preparation to expand access and opportunity for Nevada residents, students across the nation, and international populations. Admissions coordinators serve as ambassadors for the University, representing UNR at a wide range of recruitment and outreach events. In this role, coordinators engage prospective students and their families by providing guidance on the admissions process, transfer pathways, and available financial aid opportunities. The Senior Coordinator manages assigned recruitment and admissions programs and is accountable for their overall success. This position serves as a subject matter expert, provides lead direction and mentorship to lower-level staff, and collaborates closely with OPS leadership to support the unit’s core functions and strategic goals. The Senior Coordinator may also supervise other administrative faculty within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience
• Related Experience: In higher education and/or financial aid or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned recruitment and admissions programs
• Serves as a subject matter expert
• Provides lead direction and mentorship to lower-level staff
• Collaborates closely with OPS leadership to support the unit’s core functions and strategic goals
• May also supervise other administrative faculty within the department

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees