Career Imagineer: Student Recruiter

At Unity Environmental University, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community.

Unity Environmental University is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

The Career Imagineer plays a crucial role in recruiting and supporting prospective students for our innovative flexible in person programs, which are uniquely designed to allow full-time enrollment with just one class at a time. This position focuses on career-oriented academic services, minimizing the emphasis on the recreational aspects of student life. The ideal candidate will guide prospective students from initial contact through the recruitment process, up to the add/drop period, providing continuous support and clear communication. This role requires expertise in all program offerings, the financial aid process, career possibilities along with event planning and budget management. The ideal candidate will develop relationships with external groups, including high school guidance counselors, veteran transitional services, adult learning centers, community organizations, immigrant services, retraining programs, and post-incarceration transition programs. In addition to fostering these connections, the Career Imagineer will play a pivotal part in recruiting prospective students interested in pursuing degrees related to environmental studies, sustainability, and related fields.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Conduct outreach to high schools, colleges, community organizations, and other relevant networks to attract prospective students interested in environmental degrees.
• Organize and participate in recruitment events, including college fairs, information sessions, visit days, and campus tours, to promote our environmental programs and engage with potential students.
• Cultivate relationships with high school guidance counselors, community influencers, and other stakeholders to enhance awareness of our programs and facilitate student referrals.
• Offer personalized guidance and support to prospective students throughout the application and enrollment process, addressing inquiries and providing information on program requirements, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
• Represent the institution at college fairs and other recruitment events, effectively communicating program advantages and career prospects to prospective students and educators.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective students, providing guidance and answering questions related to admissions, registration, financial aid, and billing.
• Stay abreast of trends and advancements in environmental education, workforce demands, and career prospects to effectively counsel students on their educational and career trajectories.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities, student interactions, and enrollment metrics to evaluate the efficacy of recruitment strategies and shape future initiatives.
• Utilize CRM systems to track interactions with prospects, ensuring all communications are logged and information is up-to-date.
• Collaborate with student success, academic, and organizational effectiveness units to ensure accurate and timely information is relayed to students.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and informational sessions that highlight the academic and career benefits of the programs.
• Proficient with social media utilization for professional purposes
• Respond promptly to leads through various channels, including in-person interactions, telephone calls, emails, text messages, letters, Zoom meetings, and social media platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Demonstrates commitment to Unity Environmental University's core values and serves as a role model for the Institution's standards of conduct.
• Contributes to the Institution's commitment to sustainability and contributes to the Institution's commitment to support a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Follows safety and infection control policies while assisting with their enforcement.
• Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills with regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws. In addition to actively participating in Unity Environmental University Professional Development days and Unity Environmental University required annual trainings.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this position you must be able to execute each of the position specific responsibilities while meeting the position expectations.

• Bachelors degree required, with one or more years of student recruitment or sales experience desirable.
• Extensive travel readiness.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and execute recruitment events and activities.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education, particularly related to career-focused academic programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Basic proficiency in typing and data entry, coupled with experience in working with computerized information systems.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting while upholding exceptional written and verbal communication standards and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Maine driver's license, with a clean driving record.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous, and well poised

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND COMPENTCIES:

Additionally, the position specific education, skills and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon approval by the supervisor and Human Resources, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• None Listed

WORK SCHEDULE / AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, and weekends. Working extended hours required as needed. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting the Institution's needs. Although Unity Environmental University employees are generally scheduled to work at their specifically assigned locations, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate. Exposure to changes of temperature or humidity 1-33% of the time.

LOCATION

Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, In-Person @ Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.

ABOUT UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY

At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Unity's enterprise model is a forward-thinking structure that organizes the university into distinct, mission-aligned business units called Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs). Each SEBU is semi-autonomous, allowing it to develop and deliver programs, products, or services tailored to the needs of specific audiences. This approach empowers leaders to make quick, audience-informed decisions and ensures that resources are allocated for maximum impact and viability.

At the same time, essential services like academic administration, IT, human resources, and finance are standardized across Unity to support all SEBUs efficiently. This structure enables Unity to adapt rapidly, innovate, and stay focused on outcomes that matter for learners and the planet.

We believe this model positions Unity to be agile, accountable, and ready to meet the evolving needs of students and society.

Unity Environmental University offers comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance