College Admissions Recruiter

University of Arizona College of Education

Admissions Advisor supporting enrollment efforts at Arizona College. Communicating with prospective students and families, providing admission information, and conducting campus tours.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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