College Recruiter

NUEVA ESPERANZA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza College of Eastern University seeks a College Admissions Recruiter to guide prospective students through the full admissions cycle, from inquiry to enrollment, and support the Admissions Team in achieving KPIs.

Based in a predominantly Latino community in North Philadelphia, the college invites a bilingual candidate to engage families, schools, and community partners, coordinating information sessions and recruitment events year-round.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two+ years in professional sales or recruitment; military veteran preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish ability to speak, understand, read, and write.
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Suite and business social media usage.
• CRM experience, preferably Target X or Salesforce.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the week to Philadelphia area locations.
• Ability to work extended evenings and weekend hours during peak season.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills and public speaking abilities.
• Knowledge of the college admissions process including admissions, financial aid, orientation, events.
• Goal-driven with understanding of KPIs driving recruiter performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire admissions process from lead generation through enrollment submission and financial aid support.
• Plan and execute informational sessions, Open Houses, and campus presentations for prospective students and families.
• Maintain CRM data and promptly submit required reports.
• Collaborate with Admissions Team to develop promotional materials and recruitment campaigns.
• Represent the College to diverse populations in a professional manner.
• Travel to local schools and community organizations to recruit students.
• Ensure confidentiality and FERPA compliance in handling student information.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Social media recruitment

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

TargetX

Salesforce

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

Esperanza College, a faith-based higher education institution, is a partnership between Esperanza and Eastern University. The college is in a primarily Latino community in eastern North Philadelphia, just south of US Route 1, the Roosevelt Boulevard. Esperanza College offers a two-year liberal arts education culminating in associate degrees (Arts, Science, or Applied Science) in Business Administration, Community and Human Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, and Media and Technology.

JOB SUMMARY

Esperanza College of Eastern University seeks a College Admissions Recruiter to manage students through the entire recruitment process from leads to student and provide support to the Admissions Team in planning and meeting key performance indicators.
Esperanza College is a partnership between Esperanza and Eastern University. The college is located in a primarily Latino community in eastern North Philadelphia, just south of US Route 1, the Roosevelt Boulevard. Esperanza College is a branch campus of Eastern University offering associate degrees (Arts, Science, or Applied Science) in Business Administration, Community and Human Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, and Media and Technology.

Position responsibilities include

• Responsible for the entire admissions process including generating leads, working the lead into an application, helping with application completion and submission, ensuring appropriate enrollment documents are submitted in a timely manner, and supporting through enrollment and financial aid all the way to the add/drop period.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to complete all tasks in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality to ensure student privacy in accordance with FERPA and institutional privacy policies and procedures.
• Provide clear and timely information, answers to questions and follow up to applicants, students and College staff and administration.
• Coordinate and conduct informational sessions, Open Houses, and presentations both on and off campus representing the College to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, day care centers, churches, Latino community organizations, pre-schools, military/veteran organizations, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process in a highly professional manner.
• Complete all daily call and activity information in CRM tool and promptly submit required reports.
• Ability to understand the importance of their role in maintaining the goals and mission of the College.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Team and others to develop and utilize promotional materials, including brochures, advertisements, letters, presentations and recruitment campaigns.
• Experience with business utilization of social media campaign creation and execution highly desired.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study is preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience in professional sales or recruitment, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Military veteran preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) ability to effectively speak, understand, read, and write.
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Suite, business social media skills and utilization to reach target audience.
• CRM tool experience, preferably Target X or other Salesforce application.
• Ability to travel up to 50 % of the week during peak times to locations in Philadelphia County and surrounding areas and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.
• Ability to work extended evening and weekend hours, especially during the peak travel and recruitment season.
• Possessing strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the College in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Strong knowledge of the college admissions process to include admissions, financial assistance, orientation, event planning, and counseling.
• Must be goal driven and understand key performance indicators that drive successful performance of Recruiters.
• A personal understanding of, and ability to operate in concert with, the mission and doctrinal statements of Eastern University are required.