Undergraduate Outreach Specialist

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The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles campus is seeking an Undergraduate Outreach Specialist who will be responsible for identifying and recruiting students and applicants for Admissions to the institution, in accordance with state laws, accreditation regulations, and consistent with the highest ethical standards.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with all aspects of the admissions process and will discuss topics such as program requirements, policies, and other admissions questions. The candidate will also be responsible for admissions, outreach, relationship building, and the creation of networking opportunities with teachers, counselors, students, and families through travel in a given territory. The candidate should be a dynamic communicator, with the ability to represent the NYFA in large‑scale presentations, one‑on‑one appointments, college fairs, conferences, and various recruitment events;

and must thrive in a fast‑paced, demanding and creative atmosphere providing services to our diverse students from around the world. Time management, flexibility, meticulous organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as a motivated self‑starter are all crucial for success in the position.

• Recruiting prospective students through visiting high schools, community colleges, campus virtual and in‑person events, making presentations, virtual fairs, and college fairs within a designated territory. Recruitment events coverage will require availability in evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate, schedule, and attend school visits and identify untapped markets within your territory.
• Managing, staffing, ensuring follow‑up and reporting on Thespian Events / Talent Conventions / Conferences.
• Utilizing the CRM (Target
  
  X) to input and analyze prospective student data, event summaries and other pertinent relevant data.
• Respond to prospective students’ interest, by email or phone and guide them through the admissions process.
• Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors, transfer counselors, teachers and others involved in the recruitment process.
• Remaining in contact with prospective students through multiple opportunities, including individual appointments, telephone, email, texting and video/virtual chat.
• Give input and feedback on admissions and recruitment strategies.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to meet and serve the public, both in person and by telephone, tactfully and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with prospective students and parents.
• Strong organizational abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to deal effectively and diplomatically with various constituencies, treating all colleagues and clients in accordance with NYFA principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate reliability, versatility, flexibility, and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent skills in database management and record keeping.
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
• Must be flexible with ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ethical / Honest – evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Service and action oriented, does what it takes to meet the expectations of customers.
• Collaborative; enlists information from all sources to ensure the best solution to an issue.

• Bachelor's Degree. Experience may substitute…