The Recruiter II will be the primary in-person source of information for students (in Utah and the Intermountain West) interested in applying to the USU College of Veterinary Medicine. The recruiter will 1) travel to colleges, universities and high schools recruiting and providing information for prospective applicants; 2) host on-site recruitment activities; and 3) create marketing and recruitment tools for the CVM.

Recruitment

• Make recruiting visits to off-site venues in the Intermountain region to recruit prospective students and meet with pre-vet advisors.
• Represent the USU CVM at off-site events including high school, community college, and university college fairs, conventions, conferences, and open houses in the Intermountain region.
• Advise institutional partners on USU CVM admissions policies, procedures and requirements for DVM degree preparation and completion.
• Coordinate and implement campus visits by prospective students and families.
• Disseminate information to pre-vet students and prospective applicants about the admissions process via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Assist with the CVM Ambassador program, including coordination of tours, participation in the selection process, and assisting in Ambassador assessment.
• Implement strategies for recruiting students targeted in our mission statement.
• Manage databases, including the compilation of recruitment data, the preparation of recruiting reports, and the tracking of recruiting and marketing strategies.

Helps coordinate admissions and recruiting events

• Coordinate and implement all on-campus CVM recruiting events, such as the Pre-Vet Conference
• Assist in other CVM student-related events, such as Admissions interviews, Orientation, and Second Year Sendoff
• Participate and recruit at USU admission events

Creates promotional materials

• Assist in the creation of USU CVM program admissions and recruitment brochures, pamphlets, and news releases.
• Coordinate with the Admissions Assistant, Communications and Marketing teams to update and edit content for the Admissions Office webpage. Write, edit, and manage the development of promotional and educational materials related to recruitment activities.

Other tasks may include:

• Service on committees, including the Admissions Development, Coordination, and Evaluation committee, as requested
• Coordination with recruiters from other USU divisions (eg. CAAS)
• Other tasks, including:
  • answering Office of Veterinary Admissions correspondence as it relates to the DVM program.
  • meeting with on campus visitors
  • tracking productivity through reporting measures as required
  • training and guiding part-time employees.
  • providing support in program compliance activities (e.g. creating reports).
  • managing inventory (e.g. recruiting materials).
  • performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or four years directly related experience.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work primarily indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 20 lbs, be able to stretch and walk as needed to erect a temporary canopy structures.

In 2022, the State of Utah approved the establishment of a full four-year DVM degree program at USU with the goal of admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the recruiting process for the new college.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023