Regional Admissions Representative

Juniata College; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A liberal arts college is seeking a Regional Admissions Representative to join their remote recruitment team. You will be responsible for developing outreach strategies to recruit new students, primarily from Northern & Central New Jersey and Metro New York. This role demands strong communication skills, experience in admissions, and the ability to build effective relationships with various stakeholders. Full-time benefits prioritize work-life balance, including medical, dental, retirement, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefit

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in admissions or higher education preferred.
• Experience in building and growing new recruitment markets.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for undergraduates in the recruitment market.
• Plan and implement a data-driven recruitment strategy.
• Attend college fairs/events and deliver recruitment presentations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM (SLATE – Technolutions)

Job description

Job Title:

Regional Admissions Representative

Posting Number:

20110623

Pay Rate:

Salaried - commensurate with experience

Position Type:

Administration

Key Responsibilities :

The Enrollment Management team seeks an experienced college admission or sales professional to join the Recruitment Team as a Regional Admissions Representative starting on September 1, 2025. This position is a work from home/remote position that will play a pivotal role recruiting new students from Northern & Central New Jersey and Metro New York and represents a strategic approach to further grow a vital out-of-state/non-Pennsylvania market by deploying creative outreach strategies in collaboration with Enrollment Leadership. A love of recruitment travel and a skillful ability to build relationships with school counselors, independent counselors, educators, students, and families will take priority in this role. Responsibilities will include admission application review and supporting select tertiary recruitment initiatives based on qualifications, skills, and interests. At select times, this professional will travel to Juniata’s Enrollment Office to attend recruitment events, campus events, and other meetings requiring an on-campus presence.

Preferred Geographic Residence Location -

Eastern Pennsylvania to recruit the Northern & Central New Jersey and Metro New York market.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduates in the select recruitment market.
• Plan, organize and implement a data driven recruitment strategy collaboratively with Enrollment Leadership.
• Meet with prospective students, advocates, school counselors, and independent counselors.
• Attend in-person & virtual college fairs/events.
• Deliver recruitment presentations.
• Plan and host recruitment meetings and events in assigned recruitment market.
• Collaborate with Juniata College faculty, staff, and alumni who support new student recruitment initiatives.
• Accurately document all activities, recruitment contacts and accounts in CRM (SLATE – Technolutions)
• Review undergraduate admission applications.
• Evaluate completed applications for admission and scholarship awarding.
• Ensure applicants are apprised of all necessary steps to complete their application and matriculate.
• At times, collaborate with campus departments including Financial Aid, Registrar, Campus Life, and Dean of Students to ensure students have the onboarding tools and information needed to matriculate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status…EOEPosition Qualifications:

Position Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience. Experience in Admissions/Higher education preferred.
• Experience in building and growing new recruitment/sales markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to present information and respond to questions from prospective students and parents, high school counselors, the college community, and the public.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills and must have the ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines and maintain composure under high stress conditions.
• Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others.
• Demonstrate and possess a strong understanding of cultural competency and how to communicate to different audiences.

Supervision Required/Given:

This position reports directly to a member of the Juniata College Enrollment Leadership Team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Geographic Residence Location -
Eastern Pennsylvania to recruit the Northern & Central New Jersey and Metro New York market.

Physical Demands:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• At times, must be able to dedicate focused time to computer-based work for 2+ hours minimum.
• At times, must be able to transition between buildings at recruitment events.
• At times, must be able to transport approx. 25 lbs of recruitment collateral.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Juniata College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Open Date:

07/23/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes