Admission Recruiter (3 positions)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 39,729 - 43,050; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks an Admission Recruiter to support undergraduate recruitment and application review during peak cycles. This full-time temporary role involves on- and off-campus recruitment events, representing the university, and evaluating applications for admission.

The position requires travel, some evenings/weekends, and adherence to admission policies. Posting remains open until filled for Fall 2026, 24 weeks of activity, and 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Represent URI at high school visits and recruitment events.
• Review undergraduate applications and determine admission decisions.
• Communicate admission requirements and programs to prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs, and recruitment events.
• Conduct presentations and communicate admission requirements, academic programs, and student opportunities to prospective students, families, and school counselors.
• Review undergraduate applications and supporting credentials to determine admission decisions.

Skills

Public speaking

Recruitment events

Applicant review

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Overview

Admission Recruiter (3 positions) • Posting Number: SF02180 • Position Type: Professional Staff • Union: No Response • Pay Grade Range: $28.84 - $31.25 (hourly) • Department: Undergraduate Admission • Campus Location:

Job Description Summary: This position is full-time, 35 hours a week, Fall 2026, 24 weeks.
Posting will be open until filled.

About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Position Summary

This temporary position provides seasonal support for undergraduate recruitment and application review during peak admission cycles. Serve as a representative of the University of Rhode Island by recruiting prospective students through on- and off-campus recruitment activities and by reviewing undergraduate applications for admission. Evaluate applicants in accordance with university admission policies and make admission decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs, and recruitment events throughout assigned territories.
• Conduct presentations and communicate admission requirements, academic programs, and student opportunities to prospective students, families, and school counselors.
• Review undergraduate applications and supporting credentials to determine admission decisions in accordance with university policies and established review guidelines.
• Travel and work evenings and weekends as required to support recruitment activities.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform additional duties as required.
• LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16852