
College Admissions Recruiter
University of Arizona College of Education
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mesa • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Communicate with prospective students, parents and community through appointment, telephone, email and other materials
- Welcomes prospective students by processing paperwork; interviewing applicants; arranging and conducting campus tours; conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone-calling campaigns
- Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
- Adheres to all compliance and regulatory standards
- Maintain and develop professional interaction with a wide range of individuals and VIPs both internal and external
- Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures as appropriate
- Assists each lead and/or inquiry to our college in an honest, caring and thorough manner
- Conducts effective phone presentations and interviews with each candidate
- Increases percentage of enrollments and starts from leads through training, experience and diligence of prospective student follow-up with the prospect through correspondence and routine phone conversations to provide assistance in completion of the enrollment process
- Works cooperatively to provide appropriate data for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness
- Works to maintain the integrity of the student database (admissions to permanent records) in order to ensure complete accuracy for local records, as well as state, and federal reporting
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred).
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in admissions, retail sales, consumer marketing or recruitment.
- High degree of professionalism and discretion dealing with confidential information.
- Must be organized, professional, and warm to our potential and current students.
- Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Knowledge of college admissions procedures and of student recruitment and retention issues.
- Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
- Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit
- Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefit
- Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
knowledge of college admissions proceduresstudent recruitmentretention issuesuse of computerized systemsdatabases
Soft Skills
professionalismdiscretionorganizationwarmthinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsability to prioritizemulti-taskingcoordinating skills
Certifications
High School DiplomaAssociates Degree