Specialist, Student Affairs and Recruitment

APTA•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in student recruitment supporting the operations of the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS), as well as the Association’s overall student recruitment initiatives. A member of the Professional Affairs unit that will implement efforts to support organizational priorities and activities within the Advancement department on the Student Recruitment team. Supports unit efforts with a focus on departmental contributions to education and expanding the pathways to the PT profession. Participates and supports efforts for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Supports preparation of annual reports and processes and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission and brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in post-secondary or graduate admissions
Prior experience with centralized application services strongly preferred
Experience with college student development/engagement
Strong written and oral communication skills
Relationship management experience

Nice To Haves

Project management skills desired

Responsibilities

Implements work plans related to respective activities on the Student Affairs and Recruitment team which align with organizational priorities and the Association’s education and recruitment strategy.
Maintains operational success of the department’s centralized application services through process implementation, relationship management, and technical support.
Creates, maintains, and disseminates print and multimedia resources for prospective applicants, education programs, and association members.
Contributes to and implements recommendations on advancing operations within the department to gain efficiencies, grow revenue, and expand reach.
Contributes to quality assurance and continuous quality/performance improvement in department activities, including supporting department director, and unit leaders in annual assessments of respective budget activities described above.
Supports the Professional Affairs unit in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with department director and staff colleagues.
Prepares, in consultation with the Director, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.
Upholds and fosters APTA Staff Values
Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities