N99405 University Representative - Tahlequah

N99405 University Representative - Tahlequah

University Representative-Diversity Focus, Tahlequah

This position is responsible for recruiting non-traditional and targeted populations, including returning students, concurrent, home school, GED, and adult students.

• Recruits students through oral presentations, college and career fairs, community events, written and electronic communications, and individual contacts.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises recruitment events.
• Maintains relationships with prospective students from first contact through enrollment; serves as university liaison to prospective students, parents, and high school counselors.
• Gathers and maintains current knowledge of university programs and services.
• Maintains positive working relationships with high school counselors, community and grant‑funded partners.
• Coordinates travel schedule within Oklahoma and surrounding border states, including travel to college fairs, high schools, and scholarship awards ceremonies.
• Assists in the recruitment of community college transfer students.
• Serves on assigned committees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of higher education recruitment best practices.
• Knowledge of university admission processes, degree options, and housing procedures.
• Knowledge of university programs and services.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

The work consists of varied student recruitment duties. The high volume of student contacts contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to recruit students for NSU; success in this position contributes to the successful recruitment of students.

Contacts are typically with co‑workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, parents, high school teachers and counselors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, or motivate or influence persons.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office.

None.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Annual salary $34,356.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 02/09/2026. Applications will be accepted until: 02/08/2026.

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.

Notice to applicants:
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.