Student Recruiter

Nevada System of Higher Education; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Generous leave (24 annual leave days +

ComPsych support

No state income tax

Free parking

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, NV is seeking a Recruiter to serve as the single point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through admissions and helping navigate GBC programs, degrees, certificates and services. The role requires travel across Nevada and possibly nearby states, with evenings and weekends as needed.

You will engage with high schools, parents, counselors, faculty and industry partners, delivering campus tours and presentations to raise awareness and boost enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 1 year of related professional experience.
• Solid understanding of higher education, its value, and the importance of degrees and certificates.
• Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills, able to interact with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and strong organizational skills preferred.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Collegiality and flexibility to work as part of a team.
• Extensive travel required; evenings and weekends may be necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for traditional and non-traditional prospective students and assist with admissions.
• Act as liaison between prospective students, parents, high schools, community and industry groups, and GBC staff.
• Develop a recruitment plan for service area to meet target goals.
• Participate in college and career fairs and outreach events with professional conduct.
• Provide campus tours and information sessions to prospective students and groups.
• Collect contact information and follow up with inquiries.
• Respond to recruitment emails and phone messages promptly.
• Engage via GBC CRM and coordinate marketing outreach with Communications.
• Assist in maintaining recruitment emails, webpage, and social media pages.
• Support Financial Aid events at high schools and community centers.
• Collaborate with student services, faculty and staff to showcase available resources.
• Provide general advising on schedules, programs, financial aid, career resources and student life.
• Handle sensitive issues professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Be prepared to travel and work weekends/evenings with flexible hours.
• Participate in faculty senate and other committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Great Basin College is seeking a Recruiter to serve as a single-point of contact for prospective students. The Recruiter will work closely with traditional and non-traditional prospective students, parents, high school counselors, faculty, staff, community and industry partners to create awareness and disseminates information on the uniqueness of Great Basin College (GBC) programs, baccalaureate and associate degrees, certificates, course offerings, and support services. The Recruiter will attend college and career fairs, visit high schools within the GBC service area, conduct campus tours with the goal of raising awareness about GBC and increasing student enrollment at Great Basin College. The Recruiter is to inspire prospective students to take the first step in the college enrollment process, encourage, and guide the students to the various pathways that GBC offers to assist them in reaching their education goals.

This position requires travel throughout the state of Nevada and possibly surrounding states with or without accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and is based at the main GBC campus in Elko, NV.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution, plus a minimum of one year of related professional experience.
• Should possess a solid understanding of higher education, including its overall value, and demonstrate an appreciation for bachelor’s and associate degrees, certificates, and the importance of lifelong learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills are required with the ability to effectively listen and communicate with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Knowledge of the recruitment process and organizational skills are preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, be able to multi-task, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Possess excellent computer application and office skills.
• Demonstrate collegiality and flexibility in working as a team member.
• Previous experience in an educational setting desirable.
• Extensive travel is required; as well as working evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of contact for both traditional and non-traditional prospective students by recruiting and helping prospective students navigate through the admissions process.
• Be a point of contact between prospective students, parents, high schools, community and industry groups, and GBC personnel.
• Possess specific knowledge of academic programs, student assessment, student services procedures and student “life” issues is essential.
• Develop a recruitment plan of action for the service area that will be utilized to reach target goals.
• Participate in college and career fairs, community and high school presentations that focus on higher education, and other college related events in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Provide campus tours to individual prospective students, high school and community groups, families, and/or new and returning students.
• Collect contact information for prospective students and follow up with them when necessary.
• Respond to Recruitment emails and phone messages in a prompt manner.
• Communicate with prospective students via GBC’s CRM.
• Create new ways to outreach new prospects and implement a marketing campaign for the targeted outreach with the assistance of the Communications Department.
• Assist in maintaining the Great Basin College Recruitment email, webpage, and Facebook page.
• Assist the Student Financial Services Department in scheduling and attending the Financial Aid events at the high schools and community centers within our service area.
• Work with all student services areas, faculty, departments, and staff members to ensure that prospective students are aware of all the resources that are available to help them succeed when they choose to attend GBC.
• Provide general advising to prospective students on class schedules, academic programs, support services, financial aid, career resources, and student life. Assist students in identifying suitable career paths and navigating their education toward a credential, with insight into related job opportunities.
• Approach sensitive issues in a thoughtful, caring, professional, and confidential manner. Confidentiality is essential to this position.
• This position requires that the person be willing to travel with or without accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), work on weekends and evenings, and, at times, have flexible hours.
• Participate in faculty senate, college-wide and other committees as appropriate or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

This is a 12 month “A” contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $44,000 - $55,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life’s difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 8/18/2026 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.