Admissions Recruiter, Admissions & Recruitment
Company: Purdue University
Location: Hammond
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Overview of Admissions Recruiter
Purdue University Northwest's Department of Admissions and
Recruitment is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. This position
provides information to prospective students about the institution
and admission exams, organize campus events, and create
communications materials.
Duties and Responsibilities of Admissions Recruiter
Recruitment:
- Identify and offer Admissions scholarships to admitted
students
- Manage the awarding, communication and reporting of the
scholarship program, partner with Financial Aid as needed
- Responsible for dual credit and recruitment of students
registered in PNW dual credit courses
- Target recruitment efforts of higher academic standing
(Chancellor Scholars and scholarship candidates)
- Establish relationships with Guidance Counselors
- Attend high school visits, college fairs, and other events as
determined
- Provide pre-admission counseling to prospective students and
their families
- Provide staff coverage in the Enrollment Service Center
- Communicate with prospective students and families to educate
and move students through the enrollment funnel
- Participate in campus visits during the week and weekends when
needed
- Provide admissions presentations to prospective students
- Develop, implement and coordinate recruitment activities
Campus Events:
- Coordinate on campus Admissions events, for example: open
house, scholarship breakfast, guidance counselor events, AIST,
etc.
- Coordinate the Central Midwest College Fair
- Partner with academic departments for promotion and marketing
of open houses
- Partner with facilities to ensure space is reserved and set-up
to specifications for events
- Work with Executive Director to market events to internal and
external audiences
Benefits of Admissions Recruiter
- Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days'
vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting
period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account -
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University
Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children
at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please
visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan
university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our
students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving
approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we
value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate
diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy
shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a
short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes
National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
Education of Admissions Recruiter
- Bachelor's degree required
Experience of Admissions Recruiter
- One year of professional experience working in a related field
to an admission office
- Experience in a higher education environment
- Experience working with student populations
- Any experience in the field of sales, marketing, recruitment
and/or public relations will be considered
- Internship level positions as well as undergraduate and
graduate positions held in higher education will be considered
Core Competencies of Admissions Recruiter
- Must be a self-starter with strong written, verbal, &
interpersonal skills
- Proven success at organizing events & providing professional
presentations
- Demonstrated analytical & problem solving skills
- Self-motivated, attention to detail, focus on quality, &
team-oriented
- Ability to manage involvement in multiple projects
- Build collaborative work relationships with staff & community
partners in high schools & area colleges
- Work with diverse populations
- Attend recruitment events scheduled days, evenings & sometimes
weekends
- Preferred: Understanding of the enrollment process for
prospective & admitted students, knowledge of Northwest Indiana &
Northeast Illinois HS & Community College markets, experience with
Eullician or Slate systems, Spanish speaking
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of
employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful
background check along with a motor vehicle records check if
applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed
to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected
veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
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