Employment
January 27, 2012
Recruitment Coordinator
ECLA of Bard, a Liberal Arts University in Berlin, seeks a full-time Recruitment Coordinator. This is a new position created following the merger of Bard College, Annandale, NY, with ECLA European Liberal Arts College. The position is based in Berlin.
The Recruitment Coordinator reports to ECLA’s managing director and works in close coordination with the recruitment staff of Bard College, NY. The main task is to increase the number of applicants and enrolled students, while preserving or increasing the quality and diversity of the student body. The Recruitment Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive and successful student recruitment plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Recruitment Coordinator will spend up to 50% of his/her time on the road, visiting high-schools, education fairs, and relevant institutions in Europe and beyond. S/he will articulate the value, structure, and pedagogy of liberal arts education and explain the scope and benefits of ECLA’s programmes in meetings with educators, prospective students and their parents, and relevant organizations. S/he will be responsible for developing and launching new marketing campaigns for ECLA of Bard, including web and print materials.
Requirements:
The successful applicant will be articulate and energetic, with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, native or near-native German, fluent English, and preferably one additional European language; serious interest in liberal arts education; readiness to travel extensively (valid driver’s license); and familiarity with social media. Experience in student recruitment or marketing is highly desirable.
Applications should be in English and emailed to:
Katharina Meyer
ECLA of Bard
Platanenstraße 24
13156 Berlin
Review of applications will begin immediately, with the successful candidate to begin work as soon as possible.
ECLA of Bard is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.