Position Summary: The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to join the team as the Recruitment Coordinator. The recruitment coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies that forge strong strategic relationships and broaden the pool of high quality applicants seeking to perform and study with The Young Americans.

Reporting to the Dean of Administrative Services, the successful candidate will be self-motivated with exceptional communication and organizational skills. This is a developing position that requires initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing needs. The position also provides an opportunity to make a sizable impact and shape the future of a developing department.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with sales & marketing and admissions teams to develop and drive strategy.
• Execute recruitment strategies to meet goals and implement creative methods to find high-quality applicants.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships that strengthen pathways into the organization.
• Support and contribute to marketing YACPA in a manner that reflects the mission and benefits of the program.
• Utilize a data driven approach to lead acquisitions, engagement, and conversion. Maintain a positive and professional working relationship
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in a professional and efficient manner.

Essential Duties:

• Identify and drive opportunities for recruitment.
• Proactively build pipelines of high-quality applicants utilizing digital media, social media, cold calling, networking, college fairs etc.
• Develop sustainable relationships with schools and arts organizations for recruiting high quality applicants.
• Maintain responsive telephone and email communication follow-up with applicants.
• Prepare reports on a weekly basis relating to lead acquisition, engagement, and conversion.
• Plan and execute recruiting events within budget.
• Develop and manage branded collateral and merchandise.

Requirements:

• Travel will be required for specific events.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office programs.
• Comfortable learning/working in CRM programs.
• Experience in recruitment preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruiting.

Position Summary: The Young Americans is searching for a qualified candidate to serve in its Administrative Services department as an Admissions Coordinator.

Reporting to the Dean of Administrative Services, the Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for processing all incoming applications and paperwork for enrollment of admitted students. Communication with applicants is critical and thus the successful candidate will be detailed oriented and have excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of all daily campus visits and special visit days.
• Provide team data entry support in processing of applications, test scores, transcripts, and other supporting credentials for applicant admission review.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school arts teachers and guidance counselors regarding admission processes
• Provide support for all admissions mailings, both regular and bulk.
• Participation in all YACPA registration and orientation activities as assigned.
• Clerical support for Dean and other College staff when necessary.
• Coordination of all admission efforts to fulfill the strategic plan of the College.
• Completion of reports as assigned by the Dean.

Essential Duties:

• Maintaining accurate applicant and enrolled student records
• Provide hospitality to visitors, handling phone requests, referring students to appropriate college resources.
• Coordination of daily campus visits and special audition events.
• Processing of mailing operations and general support to other members of the team.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with computer and internet operations required.
• Comfortable using a Mac and iCloud.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in verbal and written forms.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in admissions and/or administrative services.