Regional Admissions Recruiter

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Admissions team. This full-time role emphasizes territory management, outreach development, and converting inquiries into enrollments across a defined geographic region.

The position requires regular travel within the service area, occasional evenings/weekends, and collaboration with Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, Marketing, and Student Services to move applicants smoothly from inquiry to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3+ years in admissions, recruitment, outreach, sales, marketing or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education or related field is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment territory and develop an annual outreach and visit plan.
• Travel to regional high schools, college fairs, and other events to promote programs.
• Collaborate with community partners to grow adult student enrollments.
• Engage in admissions outreach via phone, email, and other approved methods.
• Provide counseling through the admissions pipeline from inquiry to enrollment.
• Plan and facilitate recruitment events and information sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self management

Travel readiness

CRM familiarity

Office software

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Student Information System

Job description

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Admissions team. This full-time role emphasizes territory management, outreach development, and converting inquiries into enrollments across a defined geographic region.

The position requires regular travel within the service area, occasional evenings/weekends, and collaboration with Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, Marketing, and Student Services to move applicants smoothly from inquiry to