Regional Admissions Recruiter (Remote – Long Island)

About the role

The Regional Admissions Recruiter serves as a member of the Admissions team, focusing on recruiting prospective students and supporting them through acceptance. This opportunity supports the Long Island, NY, and New England regions, with a preference for candidates located in Long Island. The individual will be responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies for assigned geographic territories, which includes planning and conducting recruitment travel, generating inquiries and applications, and building relationships with influencers involved in the college search process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for assigned geographic territories.
• Plan and conduct recruitment travel.
• Generate inquiries and applications.
• Build relationships with influencers involved in the college search process.
• Work remotely, with occasional night driving required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in college admissions preferred, or related professional experience in marketing/sales, customer service, human services or education.

Qualifications

• Developed organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups.
• Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment in a time-sensitive environment.
• Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Evidence of a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to conduct admissions activities with the highest level of integrity.
• Maintain understanding of trends in higher education.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of higher education trends and best practices.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurances.
• Retail plans.
• Paid time off.
• Education benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Schedule

This is a regionally based position which requires the person to work remotely.

Benefits

• Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more.