Admissions Recruiter

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 45,900 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

A prominent public university in Kennesaw, Georgia seeks an Admissions Recruiter to develop and implement outreach strategies aimed at attracting students. This role involves attending college fairs and visiting high schools to promote academic offerings. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has at least one year of relevant experience. Key skills needed include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, along with exceptional time management. The position offers a salary range of $45,900 to $48,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• One year of related work experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach and admissions strategies for recruitment territory.
• Attend high school and college fairs to promote the university.
• Provide counsel to prospective students regarding admission requirements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM databases

Job description

Overview

About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Job Title: Admissions Recruiter

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 293793

Location

Primary Location for Job Responsibilities Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches, plans, and executes recruitment plans in assigned territories
• Promotes the university\'s academic offerings by managing a recruitment territory consisting of high schools in and out of the state; attends targeted fairs, schedules onsite and offsite visits
• Responds to student inquiries by working the front desk, responds to assigned work tickets and email inquiries from students
• Handles complaint and error investigations into individual cases managed through the CRM system
• Maintains proper knowledge of the services and programs in order to properly counsel and advise potential students seeking admission
• Assists with the planning, implementation and execution of special promotional activities and events (i.e., on and off campus or advising events, Open House programs)
• Identifies the appropriate geographical markets and assess comprehensive enrollment program trends
• Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to include coordinating training and scheduling
• Provides admissions and information session coverage on both campuses as needed
• Advises prospective-students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements
• Assists prospective students with degree and course selection
• Assists prospective students with navigating the university\'s academic and co-curricular landscape
• Works with faculty and staff on communication, advisement and academic counseling related to the general admission requirements for the university or college
• May assist with training front desk student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution of higher education 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 in each language

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education

Salary and Benefits

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

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Visit: https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Abilities, Knowledge, Skills

Abilities
Able to work with other student populations; able to utilize a data-driven approach in program decision-making and evaluation; able to maintain knowledge of proposed legislation, policies, or articulation agreements that may affect undergraduate admissions; able to work in a fast-paced work environment; able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge
Familiar with recruitment-related technology and social media; must be comfortable and knowledgeable of the travel commitments of a large-scale public University

Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation skills; strong communication and negotiation skills, including professional writing, and public speaking; proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, BANNER, document imaging, student CRM databases, and reporting software); strong attention to detail and follow up skills; strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values and Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. The University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

Other Information
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 50% - 74% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf