Recruiter

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega College is seeking a dedicated Recruiter to join its Enrollment Management Division. The role focuses on student recruitment, requiring travel and strong relationship-building skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in admissions or related fields.

The successful applicant will promote the College to prospective students, manage application processes, and represent Talladega at various events. Bilingual abilities, especially in Spanish, are desirable, and a valid driver's license is required for regular travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree supplemented by 1-3 years of experience in admissions or related field.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote the College to prospective students in assigned territory.
• Maintain communication with inquiries and applicants.
• Coordinate and participate in student visit programs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual skills (especially Spanish)

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM Program (Admission Pros)

Student information system (Jenzabar)

Job description

Job Summary

A member of the Division of Enrollment Management, the Recruiter, serves as a field representative in student recruitment efforts for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and is expected to meet enrollment objectives by coordinating recruitment activities for a pre-defined recruitment territory. Recruiter’s core duty is to promote and enthusiastically represent our student-first College to prospective students and to seek out potential students whose academic performance, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated interests align with the College’s degree programs and other institutional goals.

Job Duties

• Commitment to and alignment with the College’s mission and values.
• Develop, grow, and maintain assigned recruitment territory through cultivating relationships with partners, advancing the institution’s goals around strategic populations (e.g., transfer, nontraditional, first generation, etc.) and developing enrollment pipelines.
• Leverage and assess admissions data to plan and implement recruitment activities within assigned recruitment territory.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective students (of all populations), high school counselors & transfer advisors, especially those affiliated with their assigned recruitment territory.
• Represent the College at schools, churches, conventions, education fairs, community colleges, professional businesses, as well as other venues and events (travel is expected about 50% of the time; occasionally, travel will be weekend or overnight).
• Maintain regular communication with inquiries and applicants, track weekly progress on all applications, and keep files up-to-date utilizing Talladega College’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Program (Admission Pros) and/or student information system (Jenzabar).
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and other opportunities available at the College through one-on-one admissions counseling, utilizing in-person appointments, phone calls, text messaging and emails.
• Reviews applications and other materials submitted by applicants for the purpose of making admissions decisions.
• Coordinates and contributes to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the College, while collaborating effectively with various other departments and offices across campus.
• Assists in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals, focusing on communicating information about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and academic programs to prospective students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree supplemented by one to three years of substantive experience in admissions, recruitment, high school guidance, public relations, counseling or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (written, verbal, phone) and work ethic required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends.
• Bilingual skills (esp. Spanish, but also others) desirable.
• Travel required; must have a valid driver's license.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel and stay overnight for extended periods. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to rent from major car rental agencies. Must be able to engage in (sometimes) overnight travel for the College and (while traveling) work a flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends.

Application Process

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward a letter of interest, résumé, transcript and three (3) professional references to the Human Resource Office at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER