Regional Admission Recruiter for Midwest Territory

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Regional Recruiter for Midwest Recruitment to lead undergraduate admissions across the Midwest region with extensive travel. You will represent Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, and outreach events, review applications, and support the yield of admitted students.

The role requires exceptional relationship-building, self-direction, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and experience in undergraduate admissions
• Ability to manage time and stay organized across territories
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking
• Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Strong event planning and student/parent service focus

Responsibilities

• Recruit undergraduate students in the Midwest through travel and outreach
• Represent Virginia Tech at college fairs and high school visits
• Review applications and assist with yield of admitted students
• Coordinate alumni events, counselor outreach, and social media campaigns
• Travel to Blacksburg for training and updates

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Travel willingness

Driving license

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM

Google Apps

Job description

Job Description

The Regional Recruiter for Midwest Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within the Midwest (including Chicago Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota). The Regional Recruiter will focus on recruitment travel within their assigned territory and the review of applications for other regions in the college’s primary markets.

This professional will be responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students from researched markets in the Midwest territory. Responsibilities include representing Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and IEC presentations, spring college nights, college summer camps, evaluating assigned applications, and aiding in the yield of admitted students. The candidate must be a strong relationship builder who can work well independently and has outstanding territory management skills.

The Regional Recruiter will maintain extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals in person, by phone, and via e‑mail and social media. They will arrange off‑campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions. The Regional Recruiter will also manage or co‑manage other programs such as Alumni and Parent Admissions Events, CBO Outreach, Counselor Luncheons, Counselor Tours, and social media campaigns. A good deal of evening and weekend work will be required, as will extensive travel. The position will require 4‑6 trips to Blacksburg for training, updates, and assisting with on‑campus programs.

It is preferred that the candidate live in a populated area or central area of the Midwest territory (within driving distance of the Chicago area).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Several years of experience in an undergraduate admissions office
• Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
• Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover Midwest territory and to visit campus
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Strong experience with event planning and service to students/parents
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift and transport forty (40) pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience with high schools, community colleges, independent counselor groups and community-based organizations in the Midwest territory
• Experienced regional counselor
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools and Google Apps suite

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Minimum Starting Salary of $70,000

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

July 31, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D. C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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