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Ferris State University College of Business · 3 weeks ago

Admissions Recruiter

Metro Detroit, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $44K/yr

1+ years exp

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to provide administrative leadership and management of student recruiting activities. The role involves engaging in various recruiting activities, including travel for high school visits and recruitment events, while ensuring prospective students are informed about admissions processes and academic programs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Represent Ferris State University at college fairs, portfolio days, high schools, career technical centers, community college visits, recruitment events, and other related activities, both locally and nationally

Plan and manage a recruiting territory, including outreach to prospective students, educators, and supporters

Use initiative and sound judgment in administrative matters, within the authority designated by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Enrollment Services or designee

Counsel prospective students and their families on the admissions process, academic programs, housing, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life

Prepare and present recruitment-related communications, including written and oral presentations, to a variety of internal and external audiences

Utilize phone, email, and CRM tools to maintain communication with prospective students

Organize and participate in on-campus recruitment events and student orientations

Assist in maintaining the student recruitment database, tracking prospects, admits, and enrollees, and generate reports as necessary

Provide leadership in the planning and execution of recruitment strategies within assigned territory that align with the division’s mission and goals

Participate in committees and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators on recruitment issues and strategies

Travel extensively, including overnight stays, evenings, and weekends, to attend recruitment events, fairs, and visits

Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically

Inventory management of recruitment supplies, maintaining confidentiality of student information, and supporting enrollment efforts

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives

Extensive travel required, including overnight stays with a focus of southeast Michigan

Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Serve on college/university committees as assigned

Qualification

Student recruitment experienceCRM platforms proficiencyPublic speaking skillsBilingual EnglishBilingual SpanishOrganizational skillsCreative initiativeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills