Virginia Commonwealth University · 10 hours ago
Regional Student Recruiter, Maryland
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expVirginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Regional Student Recruiter to lead recruitment and enrollment efforts for undergraduate students. The role involves representing the university at various recruitment events, providing admissions counseling, and networking with local educational institutions to attract prospective students.
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Responsibilities
Represent Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) at various student recruitment activities, including virtual events, to a wide and varied audience including prospective freshmen, transfer students, and their families in high schools, community colleges, and at college fair programs in the assigned region
Attend and participate in recruitment events and activities including individual visits to high schools and community colleges
Plan, develop, and organize various recruitment activities to meet the strategic enrollment goals of the University
Organize and supervise local area receptions or other events for prospective students in the Fall and yield events for accepted students in the Spring
Participates in on-campus recruitment events
Meet with and counsel prospective students, parents, and families via individual in-person and virtual meetings on the student’s admissibility to VCU as well as their ability to be successful once at VCU
Correspond with prospective students and their families including managing electronic recruitment correspondence
Encourage campus visits as well as applications for admission and maintain appropriate follow-up communication with these students and their families regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid
Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and selection of the incoming class
Work closely with the Office of Admissions leadership team to contribute to a strategic plan that ensures VCU is making every effort to attract and enroll a student population from the region
Partner with the Office of Admissions Transfer Team to support recruitment efforts as needed
Maintain relationships with VCU Alumni Chapters in the assigned region
Join, and participate in, regional admissions and school counselor associations to build solid working relationships including secondary school counselors, community college counselors, and community-based organization leaders
Actively participate in various university committees
Work with the Alumni Office to support the local alumni group to assist and support the University’s recruitment efforts in the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education
At least one year of recruitment or admissions experience
Lives in their assigned area (Maryland or DC) and can work from a home office with the ability to travel frequently (in a personal vehicle) and extensively while working to achieve University recruitment goals
Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimum to no supervision
Strong written and oral communication skills
Unexpired Driver's License, personal vehicle, and active car insurance
Ability to obtain and manage a VCU travel card
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred
Experience working as a regional recruiter
Knowledge of the assigned area, school system, and culture
Knowledge of VCU or prior VCU student
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Professor
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