Emory & Henry University · 5 months ago
Graduate and Professional Studies Recruiter- Hybrid (25% on-site / 75% remote)
Emory, VA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmory & Henry University is seeking a Graduate and Professional Studies Recruiter to play a vital role in recruiting and enrolling adult learners and graduate candidates. This position involves developing recruitment strategies, managing outreach efforts, and supporting prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary recruiter for adult and nontraditional students, including working professionals, online degree-completion transfers, and non-credit participants
Develop and execute an annual recruitment strategy for online and graduate programs (e.g., Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, MBA, HHP), including communications flow and event planning
Host virtual and in-person open houses, webinars, and info sessions year-round
Represent the university at graduate fairs, employer sites, transfer events, and community-based recruitment opportunities
Guide prospective students through the full admissions process—from inquiry to application, financial aid, and registration
Collaborate with the marketing team to manage recruitment communications through CRM systems (e.g., email campaigns, digital ads, print collateral)
Build and maintain relationships with feeder institutions (e.g., community colleges), workforce boards, nonprofit organizations, and employers to create and sustain enrollment pipelines
Collaborate with academic leadership and student services to ensure recruitment messaging aligns with program offerings and learner outcomes
Support partnership development and MOUs in coordination with the Dean
Assist with student onboarding, orientation planning, and advising transitions
Provide preliminary support on housing, technology needs, and academic readiness—especially for online students
Support early engagement and retention strategies through timely follow-up and proactive communication
Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity and student progression using CRM and student information systems (e.g., Salesforce, Slate, or similar)
Monitor and report inquiries, lead conversion, enrollment trends, and demographic insights to support continuous improvement
Participate in team planning, strategy reviews, and enrollment forecasting with the Dean
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
At least 2 years of experience in one of the following: Admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management for graduate, online, or adult learners, OR High-volume, performance-based sales (e.g., mobile phones, rental cars, insurance), with responsibilities including lead follow-up, customer conversion, and metrics tracking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to both small and large audiences (in-person and virtual)
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region, including occasional overnight and weekend commitments
Preferred
Familiarity with workforce and higher education needs in Southwest Virginia or the Appalachian region
Knowledge of enrollment management principles, financial aid basics, and student support services
Experience using CRM systems and online recruitment platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Slate, LinkedIn Recruiter)
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred)
Company
Emory & Henry University
Repeatedly named as one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation by Colleges of Distinction, Colleges That Change Lives, and many other reputable college ranking services—Emory & Henry University is small, private and recognized for strong academics, athletics and a dynamic and engaging campus life.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase