9431BR

Position Title:

Recruitment Communications Specialist

Organization:

CAD Dean's Office

Job Responsibilities:

Content Creation of Marketing Campaigns

• Create engaging content reflective of the College’s status as a leading art and design institution.

• Collaborate with graduate directors on digital content for conferences and peer distribution.

• Coordinate with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions on admissions campaigns.

• Engage high schools and feeder schools for workshops and recruitment events for all student levels.

• Oversee the College’s Connect and Critique virtual events.

Recruitment Outreach

• Act as primary liaison with high school art teachers nationwide, highlighting events like National Portfolio Day.

• Maintain a detailed database of high school art teachers to target specific geomarkets.

• Conduct presentations on the College’s programs both in-person and online.

• Engage with prospective students through meetings both in-person and virtually.

• Generate follow-up communication for prospective student inquiries.

Project Management and Data Evaluation

• Perform data mapping prior to events to ensure correct data collection for registration.

• Analyze event data to optimize programming, recruitment tactics, and messaging.

• Track the effectiveness of communication efforts with analytic tools and share outcomes with relevant departments.

• Coordinate data management with the Admissions offices to ensure accurate student records.

Other Duties

• Contribute to university-wide recruitment events and promotional activities, occasionally involving night and weekend work.

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9431BR

College/Division:

College of Art and Design

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Portfolio of Work

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at, http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link to search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Questions regarding this position may be sent to Kelly Sorensen at kdspgd@rit.edu .

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

118A

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in marketing, communication, public relations, English, journalism, or related field

• 3-5 years’ experience

​​​​​​​Skills

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Knowledge of HTML and ability to resize photo and graphic files for digital and print publications are required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and goal-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects.

• Experience with Google Analytics and Mailchimp and Emma preferred.

Department/College Description:

RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of nearly 2,000 students (undergrad and graduate), 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our College’s ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, https://rit.edu/artdesign .

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary:

The RIT College of Art and Design seeks a creative and strategic communicator to join our marketing and communication team as a Recruitment Communications Specialist. This role will assist in managing our marketing efforts to attract talented students to our undergraduate and graduate programs and highlight the College’s status as a leading institution in art and design.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating dynamic content and executing targeted campaigns that will engage prospective students, their families, and other key influencers. You’ll play an integral role in implementing recruitment marketing initiatives from creating print and digital campaigns to hosting and supporting recruitment-related programming opportunities.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

45700

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

76500