Inside Student Recruiter

Arclabs Welding School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclabs Welding School is seeking an Inside Student Recruiter to connect adult learners and non‑traditional students with hands-on welding training. You will guide applicants through the admissions process with empathy and professionalism, prioritizing recruitment pipelines and outreach alignment with campus goals.

The role emphasizes campus-based work, coordination with external partners, and meeting enrollment targets, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and admissions/recruiting experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, business development, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students (adult and non‑traditional).
• Conduct phone calls, campus tours, and admissions interviews to explain program offerings.
• Guide applicants through enrollment steps including financial aid referrals and start dates.
• Follow up with prospects via phone, text, email and in-person meetings to build engagement.

Skills

CRM systems

Lead management

Pipeline management

Reporting

Communication skills

Sales presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Arclabs Welding School is a leader in training, testing, and placing skilled welders for today’s most demanding industries. With multiple campuses and a rapidly growing footprint, we offer a dynamic and mission-driven workplace for individuals passionate about workforce development, hands‑on education, and student success.

At our core, we are committed to changing lives through skilled trades education . We prepare students for meaningful careers, and we rely on dedicated professionals—like you—to make that vision a reality. Whether you work in admissions, instruction, administration, or support services, you’re part of a team that values integrity, excellence, accountability, and student outcomes.

Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on continuous improvement. We hire individuals who are passionate about helping others, thrive in a mission-based environment, and are eager to grow professionally. With a focus on career development, Arclabs offers training opportunities and career pathways that support your long‑term success within the organization.

We are guided by the belief that skilled trades are essential to our economy and communities. By joining Arclabs, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making an impact.

To learn more about our mission, values, and open positions, visit www.arclabs.edu

As an Inside Student Recruiter at Arclabs Welding School, your role is to connect individuals primarily adult learners and non‑traditional students—with hands‑on career training in the welding industry. You'll play a vital part in helping people take the next step toward a rewarding career by guiding them through the admissions process with empathy, professionalism, and a strong understanding of our programs.

Inside recruiters work primarily from campus and focus on enrolling individuals who are not current-year high school graduates, including working adults, career changers, veterans, and those seeking a second chance at a skilled trade career.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the first point of contact for adult and non‑traditional prospective students.
• Conduct phone calls, campus tours, and admissions interviews to evaluate applicants' interests and explain Arclabs’ program offerings.
• Guide prospective students through the enrollment process—including application steps, financial aid referrals, and preparation for start dates.
• Follow up with prospective students via phone, text, email, and in‑person meetings to maintain engagement and encourage enrollment.
• Represent Arclabs at job fairs, workforce development meetings, and adult education outreach events when needed.
• Coordinate appointments and referrals with SC Works, Adult Education Centers, Veterans Affairs, and similar community agencies.
• Assist the Campus Director in preparing for and scheduling outreach events and meetings with external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the CRM system and provide weekly reports on leads, conversions, and outreach activities.
• Uphold ethical recruiting standards and comply with ACCET accreditation and Arclabs policies.
• Meet or exceed individual enrollment targets and contribute to campus enrollment goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, admissions experience, recruiting experience, sales experience, and demonstrated performance may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in admissions, student recruitment, business development, sales, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated history of achieving or exceeding enrollment, sales, recruitment, or performance goals.
• Previous experience in postsecondary education, career education, technical education, or skilled‑trades education preferred.
• Previous experience coaching, training, mentoring, or providing functional leadership to other employees strongly preferred.
• Experience working with CRM systems and managing prospective student or customer pipelines required.

Required Knowledge and Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, lead management, reporting, and pipeline management.
• Demonstrated success presenting sales, recruitment, training, or educational information.
• Ability to motivate and influence prospective students while maintaining professional and ethical recruitment practices.
• Ability to coach, train, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to recruitment staff.
• Ability to identify early performance concerns and assist employees with developing practical solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review recruitment metrics, dashboards, and reports.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and demonstrate respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented with the ability to independently manage recruitment and business‑development responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, events, and prospective student pipelines simultaneously.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally and work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Ability to represent ArcLabs Welding School professionally within the school and throughout the community.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a healthy, collaborative, accountable, and performance‑driven workplace culture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle student and prospective student information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish capability strongly preferred.
• Experience in career‑school, vocational‑school, technical‑school, or postsecondary admissions.
• Prior experience providing training, mentoring, or leadership to admissions or recruitment professionals.
• Experience coordinating recruiting events, open houses, career fairs, workshops, or community outreach programs.
• Experience with CRM reporting, dashboards, lead assignment, duplicate‑record management, and data analysis.
• Experience developing business‑to‑business partnerships and community referral relationships.
• Experience creating approved photography, video, or social‑media content for recruitment or organizational promotion.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to support prospective student appointments, Open Houses, Welding Workshops, career fairs, community events, and other recruitment activities.
• Must be able to travel throughout the assigned recruitment territory and to other ArcLabs locations or events as required.
• A valid driver's license may be required when travel is an essential function of the assigned territory.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening.