How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about education, student well-being, and public health? Do you thrive on building relationships and persuading decision-makers? The Survey Research Center (SRC) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is seeking a School Recruitment Specialist to connect with schools across the country, highlight the importance of adolescent substance use research, and recruit them to participate in the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study, a landmark survey shaping national understanding of adolescent alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
What makes this role unique
Make a real impact and help contribute to critical adolescent well-being and health research. Collaborative environment where you will work with dedicated researchers and a mission-driven team. Develop your skills and enhance your expertise in outreach, relationship-building and communications
Who We Are
Since 1975, MTF has surveyed over a million American youth, generating data that guides research, interventions, and
policy. Supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MTF is a cornerstone of adolescent drug prevention efforts
nationwide.
Responsibilities*
Recruitment - 40%
- Contact school principals and administrators nationwide to encourage participation in the MTF survey
- Conduct persuasive outreach via cold calls, emails, and follow-ups
- Manage a caseload of 50+ schools
Development - 40%
- Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with school contacts
- Craft compelling materials and messages to showcase the impact and benefit of MTF participation
Documentation - 20%
- Enter detailed communication notes in a database/CRM system
- Accurately document outreach activities and progress
- Stay up-to-date on relevant trends in education and substance use prevention to inform outreach
Required Qualifications*
- High School diploma or Associate degree
- 2+ years experience in recruitment, sales, public relations or school administration
- 1+ years direct outreach (phone/email) to stakeholders
- Persuasive communicator with a track record of converting prospects
- Relationship-builder comfortable with diverse audiences
- Experience with CRM/databases; proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office, Zoom
Desired Qualifications*
- 5+ years in school administration (esp. as principal), or strong experience working with K-12 organizations
- Experience in survey administration or research
- Proven success overcoming objections in outreach/sales
- Strategic thinker with creative recruitment ideas
Work Locations
This position will be on-site at the University of Michigan offices in Ann Arbor, with flexible scheduling and remote opportunities made available within our overall Center policies. If relocation is required, we will allow for reasonable time and flexibility to make necessary arrangements.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed form posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.