Job Description

Job Summary:

The Academic Recruiter will report to the Program Director of UG Success & Retention and play a critical role in increasing enrollment in the College of Liberal Arts (CoLA) undergraduate and graduate programs currently offered by the College of Liberal Arts at UT Arlington. Develop and implement strategies to attract, matriculate, and retain students. Incumbent will also be involved in the planning, execution, and assessment of student recruitment related activities and/or events. 

Essential Duties:

Recruitment & Retention Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention plans for the College of Liberal Arts (CoLA)in collaboration with the Program Director of UG Success & Retention, UTA Enrollment Management and CoLA academic units . 
• Identify and leverage new marketing, recruitment, and retention strategies to increase student enrollment.

Outreach & Engagement:

• Represent CoLA at recruitment events, including information sessions, forums, open houses, special events, receptions, and orientations.
• Conduct strategic communication with prospective students via phone, social media, email, and in-person correspondence.
• Organize and execute events designed to increase student matriculation, such as receptions, forums, college fairs, and admitted student days.

Events & Program Management:

• Assist with New Maverick Orientations, Welcome Back, Family and Friends Weekend, Maverick Experience, and other recruitment and retention events as well as create and produce new events in collaboration with CoLA academic units.

Collaboration & Creative Content Development:

• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication to develop and design marketing materials including brochures, flyers, wearables, giveaways, website content, and other graphic solutions to support current and future program initiatives. 

Program Support:

• Participate in university-wide committees related to outreach and orientation.
• Assist with special projects and assignments as required by the Program Director, UG Success & Retention and CoLA Dean's Office Administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of (2) two years of experience in university recruitment of student affairs and a proven record of achieving recruitment goals or seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Bilingual – Spanish.
• Prior experience in higher education recruitment.
• Persuasive skills in marketing and recruitment, with a solid understanding of industry best practices.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as ... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

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