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Unit Manager - Recruiting

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
Sep 22, 2025
Lubbock Unit Manager - Recruiting 42400BR CoMC Undergradate Affairs Position Description Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff. About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. About the Department and/or College The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University fosters a culture of excellence centered on local and global impact, innovative research, and student success. Diverse facilities and technologies support innovative teaching and world-changing research. Learn more about the academic departments, centers and institutes within the college. Major/Essential Functions Manages undergraduate recruitment and enrollment in the areas of planning, organizing and developing goals and procedures. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises students and subordinate staff. Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large, specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained. Leader/point of contact for on-campus recruiting events, including but not limited to: AIS visits, student VIPs, Connect Tech, TTU Preview, Select Tech, Spring Break Visit Days, Summer Showcase, Saturday Visit Days, Transfer Visit Days, etc. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management & Marketing to develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase student enrollment. Serve as liaison to University Advising for the recruitment of current undecided students. Collaborate with TTU stakeholders across campus to be a liaison for prospective students regarding all resources and opportunities for future College of Media & Communication students. Organizes staffing for and attends face-to-face and virtual recruiting events including Raider Roadshows, community college fairs, transfer fairs, high-school visits and all off-campus recruiting events as needed. Manage programming for Dean's Student Ambassadors, including but not limited to: conducting interviews annually, developing and updating the DSA bylaws and policies, collaborating with the dean and dean's assistant to schedule DSA leadership dinners and scheduling annual program calendar, working with the Dean's Office to arrange travel for speakers and speaking engagements, collaborating with the student engagement coordinator to schedule student engagement hours for DSAs, orders DSA uniform attire based on allocated budget, plans and hosts 2-day training for DSAs to be held every fall, acts as a mentor for all DSA members. Utilize data to develop strategic recruiting strategies. Manage the development and dissemination of recruiting materials, marketing/promotional items, presentations, and information about all undergraduate programs (F2F and Online). Collaborate with marketing to create social media campaigns for enrollment management. Oversees recruiting student assistants whose responsibility is to assist with recruiting needs and DSA functions as needed. Assists the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management & Marketing and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs with other duties and tasks that benefit students as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to travel Excellent written and oral presentation skills Ability to interact with and build professional relationships with students, faculty and staff members, and employers Knowledge of Microsoft Office software platforms Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years. Preferred Qualifications B.A. in an academic discipline related to media and communication M.A. in an academic discipline related to media and communication Previous experience in higher education student recruiting Knowledge of HB 5 and other state policies related to career pathways for public school students in the state of Texas Knowledge of community college transfer policies Knowledge of recruiting and analytics software Experience presenting information in front of large and small groups Experience in project management Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply on-line at http://careers.texastech.edu. The search committee is chaired by Chris Cook, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Marketing, College of Media & Communication. Questions may be addressed to him at chris.cook@ttu.edu. For more information about the College, see our web site at www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required Attachments Cover Letter, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Monthly Job Family Academic & Student Services Job Sub Family Admissions & Recruitment Annualized Pay Range $40,500 - $52,600 - $64,800 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Schedule Details Must be available between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as required. Requires travel and active participation in off-campus recruiting events and other outreach activities as needed throughout the academic year. Grant Funded? No EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.