Admissions Recruiter

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Admissions Recruiter at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark is responsible for responding to emails, answering calls, attending recruitment events, and representing the university to prospective students.

You will monitor admissions emails, relay information to applicants, and complete recruiting records, while evaluating applications to determine eligibility. This is a temporary role ending December 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of recruiting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the university through outreach programs, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Schedules, confirms, and attends events within a given territory.
• Responds to phone calls and emails from candidates and internal and external stakeholders; provides information and answers questions regarding requirements and processes.
• Represents the admissions department at admissions events on campus.
• Evaluates prospective student applications and determines eligibility for admissions.
• Schedules and attends meetings; delivers admissions presentations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Title

Admissions Recruiter

Department

University Admissions

Reports To

Associate Provost, University Admissions

Position Summary

Performs a variety of tasks related to student recruitment including responding to emails, answering phone calls, attending recruitment-related events as a representative of the university, and initiating inquiries with potential students. Monitors admissions emails, conveys information to applicants and prospects, and completes and maintains recruiting and admissions-related documentation and records.

Essential Functions

• Promotes the university through outreach programs, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Schedules, confirms, and attends events within a given territory.
• Responds to phone calls and emails from candidates and internal and external stakeholders; provides information and answers questions regarding requirements and processes.
• Represents the admissions department at admissions events on campus.
• Evaluates prospective student applications and determines eligibility for admissions.
• Schedules and attends meetings; delivers admissions presentations.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree ; 2-4 years experience.

Special Instructions for Applicant

Please note, this is a temporary role with an anticipated end date of December 11, 2026 At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -20

Compensation

$64,000.00 - $103,804.00

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

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About the University

When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.

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