Recruiter I

Grayson College is located in the heart of Grayson County and serves as a vital link for higher education, offering small classes, affordable tuition, and flexible scheduling options including day, evening, or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually and is highly respected by universities and industries for producing quality graduates with specialized, skilled talents.

About the role

As a Recruiter I, you will recruit students to attend Grayson College through various communication methods such as phone, email, and in-person visits. You will share information about career pathways and majors, gather student documents, provide outreach to prospective students, analyze transcripts for college placement, and admit students to the college. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and accuracy in maintaining student records.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary representative of Grayson College, sharing information about the college and enrollment process in person, by phone, or electronically (40%).
• Assists students with pathway selection, advises on required admissions documents, and gathers/processes these documents (30%).
• Maintains accurate records of prospective student contacts (15%).
• Evaluates student transcripts, transcribes transfer coursework, AP, college prep, and test scores (10%).
• Assists with new student orientation and advising as needed (5%).
• Performs other job duties as assigned (5%).

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates the Viking Values: balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Actively promotes Grayson College and meets annual enrollment goals.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding higher education and student recruitment.
• Serves as a positive role model to prospective and current students.
• Acts as an effective coach to help students overcome barriers.

Requirements

• Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
• Education: (1) A two-year college degree, or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school, or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Experience working with specific student populations may be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with relationship-building and marketing abilities.
• Ability to provide a high level of service to the community.

Physical Requirements

• Office work is typically sedentary but may require travel by car to recruiting events.
• Event setup and participation may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to typical office conditions.
• Special events may require outdoor work or visits to schools and community partner sites.

Pay

$17.40 - $26.09 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance available.
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for full-time employees only.
• Vacation accrual: 2 weeks per year.
• Sick leave accrual: 2 weeks per year.
• Personal leave: 2 days per year for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day.
• Tuition coverage: Full Grayson College tuition for full-time employees, their spouse, and dependents.

This position is pending budget approval on 09/01/2026 and is considered security-sensitive, requiring a criminal background check.