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ABOUT ORU

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In support of ORU’s aggressive growth goals, this position is responsible to recruit students to ORU from a specialized territory assignment and serve as team leader in recruitment efforts for this specific territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as primary recruiter for a specialized territory assignment. Generates and cultivates leads to apply to the University. Guides admitted students through steps related to their matriculation.
  

• Gathers previous years’ data to assess successful events and methods, identify influences and feeder schools and churches, etc. Works to improve past results at various schools, events, markets, etc. as measured by RFI’s, applications, admits and matriculated students annually. Explores new opportunities and markets to build the pool of prospects annually.
  

• Travels on behalf of the University to connect with prospective students, generate new leads, and cultivate relationships with student influencers. Manages recruitment itinerary to include in person meetings, college fairs, churches, high schools, alumni gatherings, ministry events, campus visit events and other events on or off campus.
  

• Maintains excellent relationship with prospects, admitted and deposited students through point of hand off to Admissions Liaison. Responds to communications sent by students and their families within 24 hours of receipt. Remains a contact to students and their families after hand off as needed.
  

• Regularly accomplishes weekly individual and team goals, and participates in lead generation and registration pushes.
  

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree. (ORU graduate preferred.)
SKILLS:

• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and have an excellent driving record for the purpose of driving university leased vehicles.
  

• Must be computer literate to include: Word, Excel and Power Point. Familiarity with Banner Relationship Management and Sales Force systems is a plus.
  

• Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaker preferred.
  

ABILITIES

• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to articulate information well, both verbally and in written form.
  

• Must have an eye for detail due to the need for accurate record keeping/recording of information that is personal, monetary, and time-sensitive related.
  

• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize projects.
  

• Excellent problem solving skills, leadership and time management skills are a must.
  

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times regarding both student records and internally sensitive information.
  

• Must have the ability to work both as a team member and independently; use sound judgment regarding organizational and departmental regulations, procedures, and
  

• Must have the ability to prioritize multi-tasks in the midst of a fast-paced, high-demand work environment while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
  

• Must remain flexible with regard to external factors that may affect the work schedule. (Examples: Change in flight plans, prospective students or parents who require an immediate response, etc.)
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Travel: Occasional out-of-town travel, air and ground, and occasional use of a personal vehicle will be required. Vehicles are available through the University motor pool with advance notice. The ability and willingness to travel and work occasional nights and weekends is required.