Undergraduate Recruiter

William-Carey-University; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an Undergraduate Recruiter to promote the university through outreach, campus visits, and relationships with high school and transfer students, guiding applicants through the admissions process until enrollment. The role manages travel, coordinates campus events, and maintains connections with high school and community college counselors.

A bachelor’s degree and strong customer service are required; a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• U.S. driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving history.
• Experience with CRM and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students in the assigned territory.
• Represent WCU at in-person and virtual high school and community college events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with counselors and prospective students.
• Engage with potential students and applicants via phone, email, mail, and text.
• Host individual and group campus visits.
• Maintain a student correspondence file through TargetX.
• Manage a travel schedule and assigned vehicle.
• Assist in executing Recruiting Department events.
• Participate in evaluating recruiting effectiveness.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Recruitment.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree from WCUP

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job SummaryThe Undergraduate Recruiter for the Hattiesburg Campus represents the university through outreach, engagement, and relationship-building within an assigned territory while establishing connections with high school and transfer students who are interested in attending WCU. Assisting the Admissions staff, the Recruiter also guides prospective students through the admissions process until their initial registration. The Undergraduate Recruiter manages a travel schedule, helps implement campus visits and events, and maintains relationships with high school and college representatives and organizations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans.Recruit students in assigned territory as assigned by the Director of Recruitment.Represent WCU at in-person and virtual high school and community college events as well as university sponsored and community events.Cultivate and maintain relationships with high school and community college counselors.Engage with potential students and WCU applicants regularly (phone, email, mail, text), and serve as a point of connection for students from the moment of interest until they enroll for classes.Host individual and group campus visits.Maintain a student correspondence file through Target X.Manage a travel schedule and maintain assigned vehicle.Assist in executing events sponsored by the Recruiting Department.Participate in the annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Recruiting DepartmentPerform other job-related tasks as deemed necessary for operation of the Recruiting Department and as assigned by the Director of Recruitment.Required QualificationsBachelor’s DegreeExcellent customer service skillsU.S. driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving historyPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree from WCUPrior recruitment experiencePrior CRM experiencePrior computer experienceExperience in Microsoft Office SuitePhysical DemandsMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time.Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, minor office equipment, recruitment supplies and setup equipment