The University of Texas at El Paso
Senior Coordinator - Recruitment Coordinator for Mining Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
About UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. About UTEP And The Mining Engineering Program
The University of Texas at El Paso seeks highly driven applicants to serve in the role of Recruitment Coordinator for Mining Engineering. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a member of The University of Texas System. Located in a vibrant bicultural metroplex on the US-Mexico border, UTEP is committed to advancing the discovery of public value and positively impacting the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. Deeply committed to increasing access to excellent higher education, UTEP takes pride in being an open access Carnegie R1 research university and Opportunity University. It offers 75 undergraduate programs, 70 master’s programs, and 26 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, and supports very high levels of research. UTEP serves over 26,000 students, the majority of whom are Pell-eligible, first-generation students. UTEP’s faculty and staff take pride in this mission and work together to offer holistic student support for our students. UTEP will re-launch Mining Engineering as a bachelor’s degree in Fall 2027 as only the 15 th program in the US. Mining engineering is an exciting, multidisciplinary career path that is critical to our nation’s economic prosperity. The field has national importance due to supply chain shortages in critical minerals and metals that provide the raw materials for modern life, from the energy to cell phones. The program will support the $10B non-fuel mining economy in Texas, the largest such economy in the US. As the only Mining Engineering program in Texas, we anticipate student interest to be high across Texas as well as in Mexico. The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for establishing market awareness and nurturing relationships to establish recruitment pipelines for the Mining Engineering program at UTEP. Position Information
Hiring Department:
Admissions and Recruitment, Division of Enrollment Management Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hours:
40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends. FLSA status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible. Salary:
$46,550.00 Annually, commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter List of three references To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions. Purpose of Position
The Recruitment Coordinator for Mining Engineering team member will represent The University of Texas at El Paso’s admission and recruitment presence in various recruitment territories outside of El Paso. The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling talented students, and will implement recruitment and enrollment activities that align with strategic goals established for this position. Expected activities include the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college fairs, and coordination of recruitment events. The Recruitment Coordinator should possess superior communication abilities, personal accountability, and self-motivation. The Recruitment Coordinator must be willing to travel 75% of the time. Essential Functions
Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, and other community members. Designs and implements recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college/career fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region. Understand, advance, and achieve enrollment goals for the Mining Engineering program set by the AVP for Admissions and Recruitment and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, including quarterly goals for applications, admits, orientation registration, and enrollment. Effectively communicate the value propositions of UTEP and career pathways of a Mining Engineers to prospective students, school counselors, administrators, and other stakeholders. Frequent travel in- and out-of-region/state to promote UTEP Mining Engineering program, campus resources, and explain the admissions process, housing, and financial to prospective students and families. Together with the AVP for Admissions and Recruitment and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, develops appropriate strategies for recruitment targets and identifies effective approaches in response to enrollment trends. Serves as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, new student orientation, campus visits, the registration process and related topics. Disseminates information to prospective students by traveling to high schools to speak with prospects/applicants regarding programs; enrollment requirements; and admissions process, policies and procedures. Facilitates case management of prospective students and ensures that the admissions applications and admissions documentation has been received for prospective students in the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory. Provides timely replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e‑mail from prospective students and their family members using constituent relationship management systems utilized by UTEP’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for all prospective students within the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory. Reconciles error, diagnostic, and other admission processing reports to ensure the integrity of admissions data. This requires proficiency in the University’s student information system and document management system. Serves as liaison to several University departments and administrative areas, especially the Department of Engineering Leadership and other engineering programs. Required to support the Office of Admissions and Recruitment activities on‑campus during the summer off‑season. Required to participate in all Office of Admissions and Recruitment staff meetings and trainings remotely and/or in person. Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the Mining Engineering program requirements, student experiences, and UTEP resources. Required to participate in selected Division of Enrollment Management events in‑person, in El Paso, with adequate notice. This includes on‑campus anchor enrollment meetings and events in El Paso, such as Orange and Blue Day, as designated by the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and distribution of promotional and recruitment marketing materials to prospective students and their families. Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations related to Federal Financial Aid, Texas Residency Laws, NCAA compliance, etc. Required to work a combination workweek, evening, and weekend hours as needed to complete recruitment assignments. Required to drive personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Three years of experience in customer service or other experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities. One or more years of experience in university enrollment and/or admissions experience at an accredited four‑year university. Note: A valid driver’s license and ability to travel out of state is required for this position. Frequent travel is required. The University will provide mileage reimbursement in alignment with state regulations. Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish. One or more years of experience in university enrollment and/or admissions experience at an accredited four‑year university. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must possess confident telephone presence. Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be self‑motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively by meeting quality standards. Must possess effective time management skills, sense of urgency and ability to plan and prioritize daily activities. Must possess consultative skills and demonstrate ability to adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment. Must possess ability to receive constructive feedback and demonstrate accountability. Must possess critical thinking, problem solving skills and good judgment. Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. About UTEP And The Mining Engineering Program
The University of Texas at El Paso seeks highly driven applicants to serve in the role of Recruitment Coordinator for Mining Engineering. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a member of The University of Texas System. Located in a vibrant bicultural metroplex on the US-Mexico border, UTEP is committed to advancing the discovery of public value and positively impacting the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. Deeply committed to increasing access to excellent higher education, UTEP takes pride in being an open access Carnegie R1 research university and Opportunity University. It offers 75 undergraduate programs, 70 master’s programs, and 26 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, and supports very high levels of research. UTEP serves over 26,000 students, the majority of whom are Pell-eligible, first-generation students. UTEP’s faculty and staff take pride in this mission and work together to offer holistic student support for our students. UTEP will re-launch Mining Engineering as a bachelor’s degree in Fall 2027 as only the 15 th program in the US. Mining engineering is an exciting, multidisciplinary career path that is critical to our nation’s economic prosperity. The field has national importance due to supply chain shortages in critical minerals and metals that provide the raw materials for modern life, from the energy to cell phones. The program will support the $10B non-fuel mining economy in Texas, the largest such economy in the US. As the only Mining Engineering program in Texas, we anticipate student interest to be high across Texas as well as in Mexico. The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for establishing market awareness and nurturing relationships to establish recruitment pipelines for the Mining Engineering program at UTEP. Position Information
Hiring Department:
Admissions and Recruitment, Division of Enrollment Management Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hours:
40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends. FLSA status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible. Salary:
$46,550.00 Annually, commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter List of three references To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions. Purpose of Position
The Recruitment Coordinator for Mining Engineering team member will represent The University of Texas at El Paso’s admission and recruitment presence in various recruitment territories outside of El Paso. The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling talented students, and will implement recruitment and enrollment activities that align with strategic goals established for this position. Expected activities include the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college fairs, and coordination of recruitment events. The Recruitment Coordinator should possess superior communication abilities, personal accountability, and self-motivation. The Recruitment Coordinator must be willing to travel 75% of the time. Essential Functions
Develops and nurtures relationships with students, parents, and other community members. Designs and implements recruitment and enrollment activities and events that align with strategic goals established for the region. Expected activities include but are not limited to the establishment of relationships with regional schools, participation in college/career fairs, and coordination of yield events in the region. Understand, advance, and achieve enrollment goals for the Mining Engineering program set by the AVP for Admissions and Recruitment and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, including quarterly goals for applications, admits, orientation registration, and enrollment. Effectively communicate the value propositions of UTEP and career pathways of a Mining Engineers to prospective students, school counselors, administrators, and other stakeholders. Frequent travel in- and out-of-region/state to promote UTEP Mining Engineering program, campus resources, and explain the admissions process, housing, and financial to prospective students and families. Together with the AVP for Admissions and Recruitment and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, develops appropriate strategies for recruitment targets and identifies effective approaches in response to enrollment trends. Serves as a university specialist in admissions, testing, enrollment, financial aid, housing, new student orientation, campus visits, the registration process and related topics. Disseminates information to prospective students by traveling to high schools to speak with prospects/applicants regarding programs; enrollment requirements; and admissions process, policies and procedures. Facilitates case management of prospective students and ensures that the admissions applications and admissions documentation has been received for prospective students in the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory. Provides timely replies to phone calls, correspondence, and e‑mail from prospective students and their family members using constituent relationship management systems utilized by UTEP’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Processes and reviews admissions applications and packets for all prospective students within the Admissions Counselor’s assigned territory. Reconciles error, diagnostic, and other admission processing reports to ensure the integrity of admissions data. This requires proficiency in the University’s student information system and document management system. Serves as liaison to several University departments and administrative areas, especially the Department of Engineering Leadership and other engineering programs. Required to support the Office of Admissions and Recruitment activities on‑campus during the summer off‑season. Required to participate in all Office of Admissions and Recruitment staff meetings and trainings remotely and/or in person. Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the Mining Engineering program requirements, student experiences, and UTEP resources. Required to participate in selected Division of Enrollment Management events in‑person, in El Paso, with adequate notice. This includes on‑campus anchor enrollment meetings and events in El Paso, such as Orange and Blue Day, as designated by the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Actively participates in the development, implementation, and distribution of promotional and recruitment marketing materials to prospective students and their families. Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations related to Federal Financial Aid, Texas Residency Laws, NCAA compliance, etc. Required to work a combination workweek, evening, and weekend hours as needed to complete recruitment assignments. Required to drive personal vehicle to attend admissions, recruitment, and enrollment activities. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Three years of experience in customer service or other experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities. One or more years of experience in university enrollment and/or admissions experience at an accredited four‑year university. Note: A valid driver’s license and ability to travel out of state is required for this position. Frequent travel is required. The University will provide mileage reimbursement in alignment with state regulations. Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish. One or more years of experience in university enrollment and/or admissions experience at an accredited four‑year university. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must possess confident telephone presence. Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be self‑motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively by meeting quality standards. Must possess effective time management skills, sense of urgency and ability to plan and prioritize daily activities. Must possess consultative skills and demonstrate ability to adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment. Must possess ability to receive constructive feedback and demonstrate accountability. Must possess critical thinking, problem solving skills and good judgment. Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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