Admissions Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Represent Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and IEC presentations, spring college nights, college summer camps, etc.
• Evaluate assigned applications and aid in the yield of admitted students.
• Arrange off-campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions.
• Manage or co-manage other programs that contribute to the overall success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts.
• Work well independently and have outstanding territory and management skills.
• Maintain extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals, in person, by phone, and via e-mail and social media.
• Manage or co-manage other programs that contribute to the overall success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts.
• Attend recruitment programs throughout the Northern California territory and other regional programs as determined by supervisor and office strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Several years of experience in an undergraduate admission office
• Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
• Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover Northern California territory and to visit campus
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Strong experience with event planning and service to students/parents
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift and transport forty (40) pounds

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience with high schools, community colleges, independent counselor groups and community-based organizations in the Northern California territory
• Experienced regional counselor
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools and Google Apps suite
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends and other pertinent issues related to appropriate professional standards and codes of ethics (such as NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practices)
• Proficiency in written and spoken foreign language