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'''Overview & Purpose'' (omit this section for external use):
'''General Job Description:'''
The BSC is a student-run housing organization which keeps its rates low by relying on the organized
work of its members. Approximately one-third of the BSC’s membership turns over each year.
A consistent member recruitment plan, adapted to changing waiting list and occupancy trends,
is necessary to maintain full occupancy and insure low rates for all members. The position of
Recruitment Coordinator has primary responsibility for implementing recruitment activities under the
guidance of the Housing Department.


====General Job Description====
The BSC recruitment coordinator is responsible for leading the BSC’s outreach
The primary function of the Recruitment Coordinator is to develop and carry out an annual plan for
and marketing efforts for prospective members and partners and building
marketing the BSC to prospective members.
relationships with local colleges/universities, foreign exchange programs, etc.
This role is also responsible for supervising student staff who work on
recruitment and marketing.


====Specific Job Duties====
1. Create and execute a plan for BSC participation in recurring marketing opportunities, including, but not limited to those outlined in the recruitment plan:


:• Assist the Housing Supervisor with orientation, training, and supervision of the two Recruitment Associates.
'''Key Responsibilities:'''


:• Provide training internally and externally (e.g. to EOP/USP Peer Academic Counselors) if requested by the Housing Supervisor.
:• Plan, coordinate, and schedule presentations, tours, tabling, and other events to promote the BSC to prospective members and partners


2.  Manage BSC presence (e.g tabling and tabling supplies) at the centers mentioned in the Recruitment Plan (e.g. Gender Equity Resource Center, Transfer Student Center, and Multicultural Community Center).
:• Disseminate accurate and timely information to prospective student members.
Host workshops as necessary about the BSC and application process.
:• Host workshops as necessary about the BSC and application process.
:• Advertise recruitment events.
 
3. Organize open houses, dinner invitations, and dinner vouchers in order to provide prospective members with a direct experience of co-operative living.
 
4. Develop and implement targeted marketing activities for specialized goals, including but not limited to:
 
:• Targeted advertising for specific vacancies anticipated by the Housing Department, including but not limited to house-specific fliers, Craigslist Ads, etc.
 
:• Affirmative marketing for low-income students and students of color
 
:• Targeted marketing to students enrolled in other Bay Area institutions of higher education, including community colleges.
 
:• Targeted marketing for BSC theme houses in coordination with each house’s outreach coordinator.
 
 
5. Communicate online with prospective members, including but not limited to
 
:• Ensure that the email addresses of prospective members are collected at all recruitment activities, and are then compiled for follow-up email communication about upcoming opportunities to learn more about the BSC.
 
:• Work with Units to maintain current descriptions and photos of each Unit on the BSC website.
 
:• Post announcements and information on relevant Facebook and other social media sites.
 
:• Assist the Housing Supervisor in updating publicly available information about the BSC.
 
6. Distribute marketing collateral (brochures, cards, fliers, buttons, t-shirts) at recruitment activities and keep the Housing Supervisor informed of the adequacy of the stock for upcoming recruitment uses.
 
7. Collect and analyze data on the effectiveness of different recruitment activities and propose changes that reflect a data-driven approach to recruitment.
 
8. Work with the Housing Supervisor to ensure that recruitment records are well maintained and knowledge is passed on to future recruitment teams.
 
9. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Housing Supervisor.
 
10. Provide leadership in the BSC’s efforts in planning and executing engagement activities, including recruitment events, educating members about BSC recruitment, and house tours.
 
====Relationship with Board of Directors and General BSC Membership====
1. Provide reports or proposals on recruitment activities to the External Affairs Committee and attend the Committee’s meetings as requested from time to time by the Vice President of External Affairs.


2. Collaborate with Unit-level management on recruitment activities that require their input and support.
:• Supervise recruitment student staff members


3. Collaborate with community partner organizations to leverage their capacity to assist in marketing the BSC.
:• Collaborate with relevant professional and student staff members including but not limited to the Housing Supervisor, Development Dept to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on the BSC website and social media platforms.


4. Commit to responding to emails or formal communications within 2 business days.
:• Implement recruitment and marketing activities in accordance with the Recruitment Plan


====Required skills/knowledge for job performance====
:• Establish and maintain relationships with local community colleges, and universities, foreign exchange programs, etc  to enhance awareness of the BSC.
1. Familiar with campus and student life at UC Berkeley.


2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including some public speaking experience.
:• Coordinate recruitment and marketing activities with other staff members as necessary.


3. Ability to prioritize and adjust workplans in order to focus on activities that will have the most recruitment benefit in light of changed circumstances at any given time.
:• Other duties as assigned


4. Experience or desire to train and supervise others.


5. The ability to work effectively with a diverse group of prospective members with different backgrounds and concerns about living in BSC housing.
'''Qualifications:'''
:• Associate's degree required.


6. The ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to secure the maximum recruitment benefit from the activities of others.
:• Proven experience in outreach, marketing, and recruitment.


====Preferred skills/knowledge for job performance====
:• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
1. Familiar with campus and student life at other Bay Area institutions of higher education.


2. Knowledge of BSC organizational structure and recruitment efforts.
:• Experience managing programs, social media, and staff preferred.


====Entry-level requirements====
:• Willingness to learn and apply BSC practices and procedures.
1. Must have lived in the BSC at least one semester.


2. Must be a BSC member.


3. Must commit to work on key event dates planned for the semester.
'''Position Information:'''


4. Must be available to table from time to time to cover for absent Recruitment Associates.
'''Term of job:''' Indefinite


'''Term of job:''' Semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
'''Expected Hours per Week:''' Part Time, Non-Exempt


'''Hours per week:''' Average of 12 hours/week
'''Basic Wage Range:''' Level 7-11


'''Basic pay rate:''' Workshift Rate.
'''Hired by:''' Staff Hiring Committee


'''Hired by:''' Hiring Committee
'''Immediate Supervisor:''' Development Director


'''Immediate Supervisor:''' Housing Supervisor
'''Contract:''' BSCEA


'''Terms and Conditions of Employment:''' BSC Personnel Code


''[Updated per Board Approval: Fall 2019]''
   
   
''[Board Approved: Fall 2010]''
''[Approved per SumCom #3 (07.16.2026]''

Revision as of 12:10, 13 August 2026

General Job Description:

The BSC recruitment coordinator is responsible for leading the BSC’s outreach and marketing efforts for prospective members and partners and building relationships with local colleges/universities, foreign exchange programs, etc. This role is also responsible for supervising student staff who work on recruitment and marketing.


Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule presentations, tours, tabling, and other events to promote the BSC to prospective members and partners
• Disseminate accurate and timely information to prospective student members.
• Supervise recruitment student staff members
• Collaborate with relevant professional and student staff members including but not limited to the Housing Supervisor, Development Dept to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on the BSC website and social media platforms.
• Implement recruitment and marketing activities in accordance with the Recruitment Plan
• Establish and maintain relationships with local community colleges, and universities, foreign exchange programs, etc  to enhance awareness of the BSC.
• Coordinate recruitment and marketing activities with other staff members as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required.
• Proven experience in outreach, marketing, and recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Experience managing programs, social media, and staff preferred.
• Willingness to learn and apply BSC practices and procedures.


Position Information:

Term of job: Indefinite

Expected Hours per Week: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Basic Wage Range: Level 7-11

Hired by: Staff Hiring Committee

Immediate Supervisor: Development Director

Contract: BSCEA


[Approved per SumCom #3 (07.16.2026]