Academic Recruiter

About the Role

The Academic Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment initiatives to attract and enroll qualified students into the college’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs. This role supports the college’s enrollment objectives by planning, coordinating, and executing recruitment and student engagement activities in collaboration with the College and Enrollment Management business unit.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and enroll qualified students across undergraduate and/or graduate programs. Establish and maintain partnerships with community colleges, high schools, professional organizations, and community groups to build sustainable recruitment pipelines and promote the college’s academic programs. Attend recruitment fairs, conferences, open houses and community events to establish relationships. Plan, organize, and execute on‑ and off‑campus events designed to increase awareness and student matriculation.
• Outreach: Act as a community liaison between local public schools and the college to coordinate group tours, presentations and disseminate admissions requirements to potential students.
• Marketing & Communication: Market and promote the college’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs off‑campus to businesses, community colleges, high schools and other organizations. Create an effective communication and marketing strategy that includes mailings, phone and digital campaigns, social media, college/high school visits, information sessions and other special events.
• Prospective Student Engagement: Assist with the facilitation of application and admission processing for prospective students; provide information on programs, transfer credits, application procedures, and enrollment steps through in‑person, virtual, and written communication.
• Collaboration & Liaison Functions: Work collaboratively with university admissions, advising, and academic departments to ensure consistent messaging, smooth application processing, and seamless transitions from inquiry to enrollment.
• Data Management & Reporting: Analyze trends and data to set goals and measure progress toward enrollment targets. Maintain accurate prospect and applicant data, monitor recruitment activities, and prepare regular reports on applications, admissions, and enrollment outcomes to inform strategy and decision‑making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two (2) years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or student affairs, or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• Prior experience in marketing or higher education recruitment.
• Experience with graphic design and content management for websites.
• Proficiency with technology such as CRMs and social media platforms (e.g., SLATE, Emma, HubSpot, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).

Skills

• Strong oral presentation, written, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 am through 5:00 pm. Hybrid work environment (remote & in‑office).

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package. For details, visit University employee benefits.