Academic Recruitment, Retention Specialist

Brenau University

Academic Recruitment & Retention Specialist supporting recruitment and retention initiatives at Brenau University. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to increase recruitment and retention percentages.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeGainesville • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate recruitment initiatives for the college.
Work with college personnel and various departments across Brenau for the purposes of meeting annual recruitment goals.
Review recruitment and retention data with the college’s dean to develop strategies to improve recruitment and retention rates.
Collaborate with admissions, department chairs, and faculty to schedule and attend recruitment events.
Responsible for helping to implement and manage programming and student support for online programs.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local business owners, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, local Chamber of Commerce and representatives from other educational institutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date.
Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category.
Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/ .
Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check.
Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards.
Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Drug Screening: pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions.

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Soft Skills

coordinationcollaborationrelationship buildingstrategic developmentdata analysis

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid Georgia driver's license