Coordinator of Recruitment and Strategic Communication

Coordinator of Recruitment and Strategic Communication
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Coordinator of Recruitment and Strategic Communication.

Location: Hattiesburg

118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Division: Deans Office Honors College

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Grant Funded: No

Pay Grade: E08

Posting Close Date: July 10, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please send your resume and cover letter. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The Coordinator of Recruitment and Strategic Communication directs all Honors College recruitment efforts and admissions processes, manages the Honors College communication plan and strategic outreach, and coordinates activities among the Honors College, the Office of Admissions, and other campus units. The Coordinator plans, coordinates, and participates in special events, services, and activities in service of the College’s recruitment goals.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Directs all Honors College recruitment activities, representing the College at recruitment events on and off campus and promoting the College at community/junior colleges.

Leads and trains the student recruitment team in collaboration with the Advisor for the Honors College Ambassadors.

Leads all communications initiatives related to recruitment (development and design of promotional materials, website and social media content, outreach to high ability student populations, high school counselors, etc).

Maintains, tracks, and analyzes Honors College recruitment data in the University’s enrollment management system.

Coordinates and plans special recruitment events such as Black and Gold Day, Honors Day, Choose Honors, etc., collaborating with the Office of Admissions and other campus units as appropriate.

Oversees Honors admissions processes, to include such activities as: developing application materials, preparing applications for review, coordinating review and decision-making processes, and planning yield activities for admitted students.

Designs and executes workshops for prospective Honors students and for Honors reviewers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in recruitment, public relations, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Interest in student success and mentoring undergraduates

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak effectively and professionally to a variety of audiences and to present/explain information clearly

Ability to work independently; demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management

Ability to engage students and their families and to create and enhance their connection to the Honors College, the Institution, and to each other

Strategic communications skills related to planning, design, and distribution of Honors College messaging

Ability to work effectively as a team member, flexibility in problem-solving.

Skill in working with diverse students to foster an inclusive community that recognizes the value of all people, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ability, or socioeconomic status

Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc).

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; experience with college admissions and/or recruitment.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

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