Title: Admissions Recruiter, Admissions & Recruitment
Requisition ID: 23207
Location:
Hammond, IN, US
Date: Feb 9, 2023
Overview of Admissions Recruiter
Purdue University Northwest's Department of Admissions and Recruitment is
seeking an Admissions Recruiter. This position provides information to
prospective students about the institution and admission exams, organize
campus events, and create communications materials.
Duties and Responsibilities of Admissions Recruiter
Recruitment:
Identify and offer Admissions scholarships to admitted students
Manage the awarding, communication and reporting of the scholarship
program, partner with Financial Aid as needed
Responsible for dual credit and recruitment of students registered in PNW
dual credit courses
Target recruitment efforts of higher academic standing (Chancellor
Scholars and scholarship candidates)
Establish relationships with Guidance Counselors
Attend high school visits, college fairs, and other events as determined
Provide pre-admission counseling to prospective students and their
families
Provide staff coverage in the Enrollment Service Center
Communicate with prospective students and families to educate and move
students through the enrollment funnel
Participate in campus visits during the week and weekends when needed
Provide admissions presentations to prospective students
Develop, implement and coordinate recruitment activities
Campus Events:
Coordinate on campus Admissions events, for example: open house,
scholarship breakfast, guidance counselor events, AIST, etc.
Coordinate the Central Midwest College Fair
Partner with academic departments for promotion and marketing of open
houses
Partner with facilities to ensure space is reserved and set-up to
specifications for events
Work with Executive Director to market events to internal and external
audiences
Benefits of Admissions Recruiter
Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
Retirement, Life Insurance and more
Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd
year plus rollover
University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
University contributions to Health Savings Account –
Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
10 paid holidays
Employee Wellness Programs
Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any
Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit:
https: // www. pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university
dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our
community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and
graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and
celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy shores. You
can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy
the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just
15 miles away.
Education of Admissions Recruiter
Bachelor's degree required
Experience of Admissions Recruiter
One year of professional experience working in a related field to an
admission office
Experience in a higher education environment
Experience working with student populations
Any experience in the field of sales, marketing, recruitment and/or public
relations will be considered
Internship level positions as well as undergraduate and graduate positions
held in higher education will be considered
Core Competencies of Admissions Recruiter
Must be a self-starter with strong written, verbal, & interpersonal skills
Proven success at organizing events & providing professional presentations
Demonstrated analytical & problem solving skills
Self-motivated, attention to detail, focus on quality, & team-oriented
Ability to manage involvement in multiple projects
Build collaborative work relationships with staff & community partners in
high schools & area colleges
Work with diverse populations
Attend recruitment events scheduled days, evenings & sometimes weekends
Preferred: Understanding of the enrollment process for prospective &
admitted students, knowledge of Northwest Indiana & Northeast Illinois HS
& Community College markets, experience with Eullician or Slate systems,
Spanish speaking
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along
with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving
a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals
with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
