College Admissions Recruiter & Territory Lead

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College seeks an Admissions Representative to guide prospective students and families through the search, application, and admission process. You will manage a territory, travel to high schools and events, and clearly communicate the college’s mission and opportunities.

The role requires collaboration with counselors, teachers, and community partners, plus digital recruitment using Slate CRM. Expect evenings and weekends as part of campus and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate inclusively with diverse audiences and stakeholders including fellow admissions staff, prospective students and their families, counselors and other educators, alumni, and campus partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are key to success. Ability to work with time and volume pressures under deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Successful applicants will have the ability to represent the admissions profession and Hope College positively.
• Ability to use the latest technology in recruitment and enrollment planning, including experience with an admission CRM . Prior experience using Slate CRM strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the college
• Schedule will require evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory – develop and implement strategic recruitment activities for assigned high schools, including out-of-region/state travel
• Effectively communicate Hope College’s mission and how Hope College fits into a prospective student’s educational goals
• Be an active participant and professional representative in on-campus and off-campus visit programs including territory travel, college fairs, visit days, small group visits, etc
• Review and assess territory applicant files
• Articulate the scholarship and financial aid processes
• Creatively and collaboratively contribute to the overall student recruitment effort and goals
• Assist with special projects or teams as assigned/perform other duties as necessary

Skills

Communication

Time management

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Hope College seeks an Admissions Representative to guide prospective students and families through the search, application, and admission process. You will manage a territory, travel to high schools and events, and clearly communicate the college’s mission and opportunities.

The role requires collaboration with counselors, teachers, and community partners, plus digital recruitment using Slate CRM. Expect evenings and weekends as part of campus and outreach activities.