Admissions Recruiter

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Job Title:  

Admissions Recruiter

Agency:

West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007302

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$43,000.00 PER YEAR

Job Description:

Admissions Recruiter

Job Summary

The Admissions Recruiter supports the College’s enrollment goals by engaging, recruiting, and assisting prospective students throughout the admissions process. The position develops relationships with prospective students, high schools, community organizations, workforce partners, and other stakeholders to promote the College’s academic programs, career pathways, and educational opportunities.

The Admissions Recruiter maintains an active recruitment territory and prospect pipeline, conducts outreach to prospective students, represents the College at recruitment events, and provides follow-up designed to move prospective students from initial interest through application, admission, and enrollment. The position requires a strong commitment to student service, enrollment growth, relationship building, effective communication, and the use of technology and data to support recruitment efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Student Recruitment, Outreach – 35%

• Develop and implement recruitment activities within an assigned geographic territory.
• Recruit prospective students through high school visits, college fairs, career fairs, community events, information sessions, campus events, employer partnerships, and other outreach opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, career coordinators, community organizations.
• Conduct presentations promoting the College, academic programs, career pathways, financial aid opportunities, and student support services.
• Maintain a consistent recruitment presence throughout the College’s service area.
• Represent the College professionally at community, school, and institutional events.

2. Prospect Engagement and Enrollment Conversion – 30%

• Maintain regular and personalized communication with prospective students from initial inquiry through enrollment.
• Conduct proactive outreach through telephone calls, text messaging, email, CRM communications, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Follow up with applicants who have incomplete admissions requirements and help resolve barriers that may prevent enrollment.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Registrar, and other departments to assist students in successfully navigating the enrollment process.
• Conduct targeted outreach to applicants and admitted students who have not yet registered for classes.
• Provide timely referrals to appropriate College departments when students require specialized assistance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of prospective student interactions and follow-up activities.

3. Recruitment Events and Campus Engagement – 15%

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in recruitment events, including open houses, information sessions, campus tours, application events, orientation activities, and community outreach events.
• Assist with campus-based recruitment activities designed to increase applications, enrollment, and awareness of college programs.
• Coordinate with academic programs and other College departments to provide prospective students with meaningful opportunities to learn about programs and careers.
• Provide individual and group campus tours as needed.
• Participate in evening and weekend recruitment events when required.
• Support major College enrollment initiatives and events throughout the year.

4. Recruitment Technology, CRM, and Data Management – 10%

• Utilize the College’s customer relationship management (CRM) system and other enrollment technologies to manage prospective student communications and recruitment activity.
• Document recruitment contacts, student interactions, event participation, and follow-up activities accurately and consistently.
• Monitor assigned recruitment pipelines and assist in identifying trends, opportunities, and barriers affecting enrollment.
• Participate in recruitment campaigns using email, text messaging, telephone outreach, and other approved communication channels.

5. Enrollment Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration – 5%

• Maintain working knowledge of admissions requirements, financial aid processes, academic programs, registration procedures, and student support services.
• Provide basic enrollment assistance and appropriately connect students with specialized departments when necessary.
• Collaborate with Admissions staff and other Student Affairs departments to provide a seamless enrollment experience.
• Participate in cross-training designed to strengthen the College’s student service and enrollment operations.
• Assist with high-volume enrollment activities during peak recruitment and registration periods.

6. Professional Development and Other Duties – 5%

• Maintain current knowledge of college programs, admissions policies, enrollment procedures, and recruitment best practices.
• Support College-wide enrollment management initiatives and strategic enrollment goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or student services practices.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with prospective students, parents, high school personnel, community partners, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct engaging presentations for individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and independently manage an assigned recruitment territory or population.
• Ability to provide consistent and timely follow-up to prospective students.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Ability to use CRM systems, student information systems, Microsoft Office applications, communication platforms, and other enrollment technologies.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the College’s service area.

Competencies

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

• Oral and written communication skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Decision making and problem-solving skills Organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Knowledge of financial aid procedures 

• Knowledge of scheduling courses

• Knowledge of admission requirements for students

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to recruitment locations and College campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college admissions, student recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, community outreach, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting students in a community college, technical college, or higher education environment.
• Experience working with high school students, adult learners, returning students, or other prospective student populations.
• Experience using a CRM or student information system.
• Experience conducting presentations, recruitment events, or community outreach activities.
• Knowledge of technical education, workforce development, and career-focused academic programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university *and* Two (2) years of related work experience; Experience in the use of MicroSoft Office Suite - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-to-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.