Admissions Recruiter

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to lead outreach and recruitment across assigned territories, collaborating with high schools and colleges.

You will advise prospective students on admissions requirements, plan events such as Open House and campus visits, and partner with campus departments to align recruitment strategies with academic offerings. A friendly, data-driven communicator with a sense of initiative will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• 1 year of related work experience in admissions or recruiting.
• Preferred bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops outreach and admissions strategies for assigned territories.
• Attends high school and college fairs and conducts campus visits.
• Counsels prospective students on admissions requirements and programs.
• Responds to inquiries at the front desk and via email.
• Coordinates with campus departments for events and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

BANNER

Document imaging

Reporting software

Job description

Admissions Recruiter

Job ID: 303720

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsible for the development and implementation of outreach,admissions activities, and strategies to attract and manageassigned recruitment territory. Arranges and attends high schooland two-year college fairs and makes high school visits asassigned. Works with parents, students, faculty, and staff asneeded and advises leadership in identifying recruitmentopportunities. May collaborate on the creation of marketing andcommunication collateral geared toward the assigned territory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches, plans, and executes recruitment plans in assignedterritories
• Promotes the university's academic offerings by managing a recruitment territory consisting of high schools in and out of thestate; attends targeted fairs, schedules onsite and offsitevisits
• Responds to student inquiries by working the front desk,responds to assigned work tickets and email inquiries fromstudents
• Handles complaint and error investigations into individual casesmanaged through the CRM system
• Maintains proper knowledge of the services and programs in orderto properly counsel and advise potential students seekingadmission
• Assists with the planning, implementation and execution ofspecial promotional activities and events (i.e., on and off campusor advising events, Open House programs)
• Identifies the appropriate geographical markets and assesscomprehensive enrollment program trends
• Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to includecoordinating training and scheduling
• Provides admissions and information session coverage on bothcampuses as needed
• Advises prospective-students individually and in groupsregarding admission requirements
• Assists prospective students with degree and courseselection
• Assists prospective students with navigating the university'sacademic and co-curricular landscape
• Works with faculty and staff on communication, advisement andacademic counseling related to the general admission requirementsfor the university or college
• May assist with training front desk student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in related field

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

• One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with a high level of proficiency ineach language

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in higher education

The budgeted salary range for this role is $45,900- $48,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Able to work with other student populations
• Able to utilize a data-driven approach in program decision-makingand evaluation
• Able to maintain knowledge of proposed legislation, policies, orarticulation agreements that may affect undergraduateadmissions
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to handle with multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines

Knowledge

• Familiar with recruitment-related technology and social media
• Must be comfortable and knowledgeable of the travel commitments ofa large-scale public University

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, time management, projectmanagement and presentation skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including professionalwriting, and public speaking
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, BANNER, documentimaging, student CRM databases, and reporting software)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 75% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf