Academic Recruiter

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Academic Recruiter to develop and implement recruitment initiatives, engaging with high schools, community colleges, and partner organizations to attract applicants across undergraduate and graduate programs.

The role collaborates with admissions, advising and academic departments to ensure smooth inquiry-to-enrollment processes, analyzes enrollment data, and reports progress toward targets in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions or student affairs, or 6 years of equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with marketing or higher education recruitment is desirable.
• Graphic design and content management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM and social media platforms (e.g., SLATE, Emma, HubSpot, Canvas, Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and enroll qualified students across undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community colleges, high schools, and other organizations to build recruitment pipelines.
• Attend recruitment fairs, open houses and events to build relationships.
• Plan and execute on- and off-campus events to increase awareness and matriculation.
• Coordinate group tours and admissions information sessions with local schools.
• Market programs off campus and create effective communications campaigns.
• Assist with application/ admission processing and guide prospective students through enrollment steps.
• Collaborate with admissions, advising and departments to ensure smooth messaging and processes.
• Analyze trends and data to measure progress toward enrollment targets and report outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SLATE

Emma

HubSpot

Canvas

Microsoft Office Suite

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Academic Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment initiatives to attract and enroll qualified students into the college’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs. This role supports the college’s enrollment objectives by planning, coordinating, and executing recruitment and student engagement activities in collaboration with the College and Enrollment Management business unit.

Essential Functions

Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and enroll qualified students across undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community colleges, high schools, professional organizations, and community groups to build sustainable recruitment pipelines and promote the college’s academic programs.
• Attend recruitment fairs, conferences, open houses and community events to establish relationships.
• Plan, organize, and execute on- and off-campus events designed to increase awareness and student matriculation.

Outreach

• Act as a community liaison between local public schools and the college to coordinate group tours, presentations and disseminate admissions requirements to potential students.

Marketing & Communication

• Market and promote the college’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs off campus to businesses, community colleges, high schools and other organizations in connection with recruitment of students.
• Create an effective communication and marketing strategy to effectively promote academic programs which encourages prospective students to select the college.
• This may include mailings, phone and digital campaigns, social media, college/high school visits, information sessions and other special events.

Prospective Student Engagement

• Assist with the facilitation of application and admission processing for prospective students; provide information on programs, transfer credits, application procedures, and enrollment steps through in-person, virtual, and written communication.

Collaboration & Liaison Functions

• Work collaboratively with university admissions, advising, and academic departments to ensure consistent messaging, smooth application processing, and seamless transitions from inquiry to enrollment.

Data Management & Reporting

• Analyze trends and data to set goals and measure progress toward enrollment targets.
• Maintain accurate prospect and applicant data, monitor recruitment activities, and prepare regular reports on applications, admissions, and enrollment outcomes to inform strategy and decision-making.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two (2) years of experience in student recruitment, admissions or student affairs or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• Prior experience in marketing or higher education recruitment.
• Experience with graphic design and content management for websites.
• Proficiency with technology such as CRMs and social media platforms (e.g., SLATE, Emma, Hub Spot, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication oral presentation, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, diverse stakeholders and constituencies
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Hybrid work environment (remote & in-office)

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits