Most Important Skills for an Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment at a Business School
Trisha, an Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment, emphasizes that being "a people person" is crucial, as the role involves constant interaction with diverse individuals from prospective students to faculty, requiring one to nurture relationships and communicate effectively whether in person at events or online; therefore, a key skill is the ability to remain mindful and empathetic, recognizing that even repetitive information might be new to each individual.
Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Empathy, Relationship Building, Public Speaking
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Trisha Wierl
Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment
Business School for a Private University
California State University - San Marcos
Biology & Related Sciences
Education
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Importance of being a people person: The role requires constant interaction with students, faculty, staff, and external affiliates, both in person and online.
2. Relationship nurturing: Building and maintaining relationships with prospective students is a key aspect of the role.
3. Empathy and mindfulness: It's crucial to be empathetic and mindful of the student's perspective, even when repeating information multiple times.
Transcript
Q4: Most important skills for this role.
The most important skills involve being a people person. You are interacting with students all day, every day, whether through inquiries or nurturing relationships with those you've spoken with before.
You also interact with faculty, staff, admin, sponsorships, and other affiliates. Whether physically at events or online, you have conversations with prospective students.
By the end of the day, you're tired and your voice is a little shot. You repeat a lot of the same information, so it's important to be mindful.
Even if you've explained the admissions process many times, it might be the first time a student is hearing it. Be aware and empathetic, understanding they haven't heard this information yet. Ask what other questions they have, even if you've answered them before.
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