Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/ 7

Salary Range:  salary commensurate with experience up to $70,391

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Professional Recruiter/Academic Advising Specialist for CAUSES reports directly to the Chair for the Department of Health Nursing and Nutrition and is responsible for recruitment, advising, and enrollment into the Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) and will assist with recruitment efforts for other programs within CAUSES. The incumbent represents the nursing, nutrition, and other programs to targeted constituencies to develop, grow, and sustain relationships with identified partners within the institution and community. Incumbent will serve as an academic advisor in the nursing program, to help streamline and advance the nursing program student enrollment with the goal of increasing admissions to the nursing program each academic semester. Incumbent will have supervisory responsibilities of directing the work of staff.
 
The incumbent will work closely and cooperatively with the Dean, Associate Deans, Directors, and staff.  Incumbent must be creative and progressive, a team player, work effectively and efficiently, perform duties with independence, initiative, and reliability, work well under the pressure of deadlines and be familiar with or become familiar with the regulations, policies and procedures as established by the University, District of Columbia Government, ACEN, and other accrediting associated with nursing.                                                                            

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.     Act as the Liaison between the University and the Nursing CAS system and aid student to navigate the Nursing CAS and Castle Branch systems.
2.     Serves as the point of contact for internal coordination of the college RN-BSN nursing student recruitment and enrollment management goals using specific knowledge gained from the university of admission, registration criteria, financial aid, and/or scholarship information and deadlines.
3.     Represents the RN-BSN Nursing program at targeted events; visit local hospital facilities, community colleges, and other institutions where registered nurses are employed
4.     Represents other non-nursing programs at the directions of the Dean of CAUSES
5.     Supervisory responsibility for staff that is assigned specifically to the nursing program
6.     Responsible for evaluating confidential documents related to admission of nursing and non-nursing students and hiring of nursing adjuncts.
7.     Develops, coordinates, and implement recruitment strategies for the nursing program that specifically targets the registered nurse with an Associate degree.
8.     Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential RN-BSN nursing students using specific knowledge on the university and college educational programs and degree options
9.     Develops and maintain partnerships and/or affiliate agreements between the college and local schools/colleges, alumni networks, faculty, community partners, and other identified groups throughout the DMV area
10.     Participates in national and local college recruitment fairs for nursing, conferences, and related outreach events; coordinate event-specific organizational aspects, promotional materials, and information from the college programs.
11.     Participates in all aspects of large, multi-departmental special events utilizing presentation and promotional materials within budgetary and operational approval.
12.     Collaborates with University Admissions and Enrollment units representing the nursing program
13.     Prepares reports on nursing student admission, registration, and recruitment efforts
14.     Reviews student admission packets and prepare for the faculty admission committee
15.     Prepares accepted student notification and information packets; organizes new student orientation; maintains and updates admitted student data through enrollment.

Minimum Job Requirements

•  Bachelor Science in Nursing degree is the minimum requirement. A master’s degree (preferred). RN Licensure required
• The position requires experience in advising and recruitment; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with students of various ages, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .