Admissions Recruiter

New College of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New College of Florida is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to serve as the regional representative, executing outreach and yield initiatives across a defined territory. You will collaborate with the admissions leadership, plan school visits, and build relationships with counselors to meet enrollment goals.

The role requires strategic travel, strong communication, and the ability to manage events and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions and scholarship counseling to prospective students and families.
• Conduct preliminary review of applications from assigned territories.
• Record and maintain applicant information, inquiries, and follow-up in Slate CRM.
• Represent New College of Florida at high schools, community colleges, and educational organizations.
• Develop annual territory management plans with goals for visits, targets, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with counselors and coordinators to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Manage travel logistics, events, and budgets for assigned areas.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Description

The Admissions Recruiter serves as the regional representative for New College of Florida (NCF), responsible for executing outreach, recruitment, and yield initiatives across a regional territory as assigned by the Office of Admissions.

This position operates within the structured admissions team hierarchy, collaborating closely with the Assistant Director and Associate Director for guidance, supervision, and territory planning while aligning to strategic goals set by the Associate Director and Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This role requires strategic planning, travel adaptability, and clear communication with leadership to maintain consistent coverage, territory growth, and follow-up standards.

Examples of Duties

• Provide admissions and scholarship counseling to prospective students and families
• Conduct preliminary review of applications from assigned territories
• Accurately record and maintain applicant information, inquiries, and follow-up communications in Slate CRM
• Represent NCF at high schools, community colleges, and educational organizations, serving as the main contact for students, parents, and counselors
• Develop annual territory management plans that include goals for school visits, application targets, and partnership development
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors, dual-enrollment coordinators, and community leaders to enhance NCF's visibility and engagement
• Partner with local organizations such as regional counselor associations for event collaborations
• Manage travel logistics, event registration, and budget for assigned areas, submitting reports on time
• Attend and assist with campus events such as Preview Days, Open Houses, and Admitted Student Days
• Coordinate local yield and counselor events within the region, working closely with the Associate Director to ensure strategic timing and outreach
• Submit biweekly activity reports summarizing travel, events, and student interactions
• Participate in team meetings as necessary
• Collaborate with other Recruiters to balance travel coverage and maximize recruitment visibility across the state
• Uphold institutional, regulator, and ethical standards in all communication and documentation
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and strong time management in independent travel and event scheduling
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college admissions or recruitment experience
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM or similar systems
• Experience serving complex territories or managing large-scale travel schedules for higher education recruitment
• Familiarity with the State University System of Florida
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Creole)

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.