Student Recruiter

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, and Beckley.

About the Role

Student Recruiters in the Office of Recruitment are responsible for the overall management of an assigned recruitment territory, guiding students from prospect and inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment. This position provides leadership and oversight for recruitment and enrollment activities within the assigned territory, including both assigned and self-initiated outreach efforts.

While each recruiter is assigned a specific territory to support consistency and relationship-building, territory assignments are subject to change based on institutional needs. Territories are evaluated and may be rebalanced periodically using data-informed decision-making, including factors such as application volume, enrollment outcomes, geographic considerations, and workload distribution to ensure equitable coverage and maximize effectiveness, in alignment with institutional enrollment management priorities.

The Student Recruiter is expected to build relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners; represent Marshall University through outreach and travel; and meet established performance standards and enrollment goals. This position requires frequent travel, including overnight travel, as well as evening and weekend work. Recruiters are expected to represent the university at events both on and off campus and must be able to manage travel schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory, guiding students from prospect and inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment.
• Provide leadership and oversight for recruitment and enrollment activities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct both assigned and self-initiated outreach efforts.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners.
• Represent Marshall University through outreach and travel, including overnight, evening, and weekend work.
• Meet established performance standards and enrollment goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six months of experience in higher education or an active undergraduate experience at an institution of higher education or other relevant experience (e.g., sales, customer service, teaching, tabling events).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete assignments independently and meet changing deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in admissions, recruiting, advising, or higher education, or an active undergraduate experience at an institution of higher education or other relevant experience (e.g., sales, customer service, marketing, tabling events).

Benefits

• Work week is 37.5 hours.
• Almost two weeks off for Winter Break in December.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual and sick leave: Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff, and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with seven health benefit plans.
• Educational/tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement plans through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits-eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance coverage available with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness programs, including care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

Pay

Salary range: $33,381 - $43,396.