Recruiter, Peace Corps Strategic Campus

Duties & Responsibilities

• Distribute agency approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations.

• Complete class talks or presentations, some will target diverse populations on campus.

• Complete application workshop(s), which coincide with Peace Corps’ application deadlines.

• Staff recruitment table(s) (e.g. university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus).

• Organize and facilitate retention events (e.g. send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels).

• Hold relationship-building meetings (weighted toward early in the fall semester) with different key on-campus and community stakeholders that align with Peace Corps’ six sectors with the intention of gaining access to students.

• Hold relationship-building meetings with different key on-campus diversity departments and leaders (multicultural/diversity offices, student transfer offices, student life offices, scholarship program offices, club leaders, Greek leaders, etc.) with the intention of gaining access to students.

• Post and hold at least regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants.

• Digitally collect leads at events, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative.

• Input partnership information, meetings and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative.

• Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps.

• Write and submit an annual strategic plan, monthly, mid-year and final year reports.

• Complete mandatory virtual Strat trainings.

• Respond to Peace Corps and campus staff in a timely manner, as well as attend regularly scheduled meetings initiated by the Peace Corps

• Work closely with the Peace Corps Prep and Paul D. Coverdell Fellows programs to collaborate on outreach and 3rd Goal activities.

• Engage with other RPCVs on campus and in the community to facilitate participation in outreach and 3rd Goal activities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking.

• Ability to work independently.

• Confidence in networking and outreach.

• Basic computer skills, and KSA's typical of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to see tasks through to completion with little supervision, as well as demonstrated event planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Public speaking and partnership-building experience.
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimePart TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week20Job FTE0.50Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryOutreach and Community EngagementBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$18.15 - $22.69Compensation Typehourly rateGrade4Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .

Grade Range Minimum$18.15Grade Range Midpoint$22.69Grade Range Maximum$27.23Career Stream and LevelOC3Job FamilyCmty OutreachJob FunctionOutreach & Community EngageType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies 1Target Hire Date8/19/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesKevin Fitzsimmons
Director, International Initiatives
kevfitz@ag.arizona.edu

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