Senior Admissions Recruiter, Graduate Admissions

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Senior Admissions Recruiter for Graduate Admissions in Kennesaw, GA. This full-time role coordinates recruitment activities, counsels prospective students, and supports admissions processes on and off campus.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, three years of related experience, and a valid driver's license. They value bilingual abilities and advanced degrees for preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Advanced degree preferred for related fields.
• Experience with databases and admissions recruiting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned territory and planning for recruitment cycles.
• Counsels prospective student populations with goal of helping them apply, gain admission, and enroll at KSU.
• Advises prospective-students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements, degrees, and course selections.
• Trains new admissions counselors and front desk staff.
• Oversees activities and workflow to improve customer service levels; allocates daily work and coordinates communications with applicants.
• Travels locally and possibly nationally to recruit students.
• Keeps abreast of changing policies in university admissions and enrollment services.
• Guides students regarding enrollment processes and policies.
• Provides coverage for admissions and information sessions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Admissions Recruiter, Graduate Admissions
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 303792

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as primary contact and manager for prospective students from a specific geographic territory. Coordinates high school and/or community college visits, and attends college fairs, programs, and events to recruit students. Provides admissions counseling to prospective students on and off campus and assists with navigating the university's academic and co-curricular environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -

• Manages assigned territory and planning for recruitment cycles
• Counsels prospective student populations with goal of helping them apply, gain admission, and enroll at KSU
• Advises prospective-students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements, degrees, and course selections
• Trains new admissions counselors and front desk staff
• Oversees activities and workflow that improves customer service levels, including allocating daily work, coordinating communications with applicants, identifying workflow improvements to meet the needs of prospective students
• Works with faculty and staff on KSU general admission requirements for prospective students
• Travels locally and possibly nationally to recruit students
• Remains abreast of changing policies and procedures in university admissions and enrollment services
• Proactively serves and provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students regarding processes and policies related to enrollment
• Provides coverage for admissions and information sessions as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of related work experienceli>

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with a high level of proficiency in each language

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with university databases
• Experience in admissions recruiting in an educational environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to work nights and weekends as needed
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Familiar with social media and fluent in technology used to recruit and counsel prospective students

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel over 75% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf