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Augusta University · 2 months ago

Admissions Recruiter

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, and they are seeking an Admissions Recruiter to enhance enrollment in their College of Education. This role involves planning and executing recruitment operations, building relationships with prospective students, and providing guidance throughout the admissions process.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and assessing all recruitment operations (on and off campus) necessary to meet recruitment and enrollment goals for students in programs offered by the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD)

Traveling to high schools and community colleges and attending college fairs, college nights, receptions, and other programs in this region to recruit prospective students interested in COEHD programs

Conducting extensive outreach and relationship and conversation-building activities (via in-person communication, phone, e-mail, written correspondence, and social media) with prospective students and their families throughout the recruitment funnel

Developing and strengthening ties with high school counselors, independent counselors, community college counselors, alumni, and other key influencers in the recruitment process

Develops a network of alumni by identifying and training successful alumni willing to help recruit students including coordinating the COEHD Ambassador's activities

Collaborating with specific campus and state constituents as well as school districts to assist prospective students in enrolling in the COEHD

Submitting program management reports of recruitment and prospective student activity to the Dean and COEHD Leadership Team throughout the recruitment cycle

Welcomes prospective students by providing guidance and coaching during the application process; arranging and conducting campus tours; and conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone-calling and texting campaigns

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Student counselingCollege recruitmentCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeDetail-orientedProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, marketing, or other related field from an accredited college or university with experience in a university and academic setting

Valid Driver's License is required

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking, oral presentation, record keeping, problem-solving and organizational skills

Ability to travel and cover travel costs with reimbursement occurring after the fact

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to all

Ability to work a varied schedule with flexible hours and have reliable means of transportation

Preferred

Preference given to candidates having worked in K-12 education, college recruitment, counseling, sales, marketing, public relations, communications or education

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Company

Augusta University

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Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.

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