Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor
Fort Valley, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a dynamic Admissions Counselor/Recruiter for Fort Valley State University, a state and land-grant institution in Georgia. The role involves representing the university at recruitment events, building relationships with prospective students, and managing outreach campaigns to enhance enrollment efforts.
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Responsibilities
Represent FVSU at in-person and virtual recruitment events across Georgia, Florida, and other key territories while sharing the Wildcat story, connecting with future students, and serving as the university's frontline ambassador
Build meaningful relationships with students, parents, school counselors, teachers, and community partners through calls, emails, texts, presentations, and one-on-one conversations while guiding students as they explore their next life experience
Lead targeted outreach campaigns through email, phone, and text to follow up with prospective students, answer questions, and keep them engaged throughout the admissions journey
Manage your recruitment territory with strategy and pride by creating and executing a territory plan in collaboration with the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment to meet enrollment goals
Analyze recruitment efforts to determine effectiveness, address areas for improvement, and develop strategies that better engage and support future Wildcats
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an associate's degree required
Minimum of one year in admissions, recruitment, advising, or documented leadership roles on a college campus or similar environment
Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to connect authentically with diverse student populations
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, travel-heavy environment
Demonstrated ability to independently initiate projects, follow through, and drive tasks to completion
Willingness to travel up to 70 percent during peak recruiting season (September through April), including overnight travel
Ability to report to the Fort Valley State University campus at least two days each month
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret student prospect data with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize time effectively
Preferred
Working knowledge of CRM systems preferred
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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